# Military-Inspired Contemporary Collections The SS19 WORKWARE Collection Features a Nostalgic Feel By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-01-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workware-collection References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/workware-ss19/#slide-11) & [workwarehk](http://workwarehk.com/) In the Fall/Winter season of 2018, the WORKWARE collection was subject to an elegant contemporary aesthetic that was informed by utilitarian motifs. For the debut of its Spring/Summer 2019 offerings, the modern Hong Kong streetwear brand is continuing its military-inspired silhouettes but with a distinct nostalgic flair. The latest WORKWARE collection includes a variety of garments, including shirts, pants, jackets, accessories, knitwear and more. The Spring/Summer 2019 capsule is presented through a subtle lookbook that reflects the aesthetic of the previous Fall/Winter 2018 launch. Keeping a continuous brand aesthetic, WORKWARE also embraces a neutral color palette with occasional interference of bright shades -- from the militant orange jacket with front pockets to the baggy red trousers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Contemporary Military-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create modern collections that blend military aesthetics with a contemporary twist. - **Nostalgic Streetwear:** Chance for streetwear brands to tap into consumers' nostalgia by incorporating throwback elements into their designs. - **Utilitarian Fashion:** Potential for brands to explore utilitarian-inspired fashion that combines practicality with stylish design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the growing interest in military-inspired fashion and streetwear. - **Apparel:** Opportunity for apparel brands to create garments that blend military aesthetics with contemporary and nostalgic elements. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can take advantage of the trend towards nostalgic fashion by incorporating throwback elements into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Workwear Spring Line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-springsummer-2026.md) - [Heritage Workwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-spring.md) - [Luxury Earth-Toned Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-doesnt-matter.md) - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md) - [Workwear Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-x-thisisneverthat-ss26.md) - [Neutral Tonal Spring Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-6.md) - [Spring-Ready Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-industries-2.md) - [Collaborative Fall-Ready Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-workwear.md) - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md)