# Tailored Punk-Approved Streetwear MIDNIGHT STUDIOS Launches 'WELCOME TO THE MACHINE' Collection By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-02-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welcome-to-the-machine References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/2/midnight-studios-by-shane-gonzales-ss22-full-collection-release) & [midnightstudios.live](https://midnightstudios.live/) [MIDNIGHT STUDIOS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plumtox-by-le-prunier), a punk-focused streetwear label founded by Shane Gonzales, has officially unveiled its Spring/Summer 2022 collection titled 'WELCOME TO THE MACHINE.' The new release doubles as a relaunch for the brand, which was first founded in 2014. The new collection continues the label's exploration of [street-inspired looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-and-mastermind-japan) while delving deeper into the world of premium tailoring. As a result, 'WELCOME TO THE MACHINE' features a range of suiting options with unique beading details, while casual pieces like tracksuits receive leather piping and other tailoring-specific accents. Other standouts within the collection include sheer tanks, aux mohair sweaters, and t-shirts donning MIDNIGHT STUDIO's signature motifs. In addition, the capsule contains a wide range of accessories, including the BROOKLYN BOX TRUNK BAGS, which arrive in three sizes. Image Credit: MIDNIGHT STUDIO ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Premium Tailoring Streetwear:** Opportunity to infuse high-end tailoring into streetwear fashion. - **Signature Motif Accessories:** Opportunity to capitalize on the popularity of branded accessories. - **Relaunching Established Brands:** Opportunity to revitalize established brands through fresh releases. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** This trend is relevant for fashion designers and retailers looking to tap into the streetwear market. - **Accessories Industry:** This trend is relevant for accessory brands and designers looking to capitalize on branded accessories. - **Creative Industries:** This trend is relevant for creative industries, including artists, musicians and photographers, looking to push fashion boundaries in the punk and streetwear arena. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Elevated Grunge Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/express-to-mars.md) - [Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambush-5.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Mid-Summer Streetwear Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/when-the-smoke-clears-collection.md) - [Refreshed Expressive Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheap-monday-relaunch.md) - [Utility Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-and-mastermind-japan.md)