# Punk-Inspired Wrinkled Pants 99%IS Dropped a Pair of Pants as a Part of Its CHAlleNGE Series By Amy Duong | Published 2018-10-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrinkled-pants References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/10/99is-wrinkled-pants-fall-winter-2018-release) & [gr8.jp](https://gr8.jp/men/99-is-wrinkled-pant-black-purple) Korean fashion label 99%IS- took on a punk perspective in terms of its sportswear offerings this season with a unique pair of [wrinkled pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-pant). The pants were designed to be a part of its Fall/Winter 2018 collection entitled 'CHAlleNGE,' which dives into designer Bajowoo's personal design archives while also looking progressively into the future of his label that boasts [punk design elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms). The pants are comprised of cross-hatch nylon materials to give them a bunched-up aesthetic from the top all the way to the bottom. To enhance this design even further, there's tonal toggle cords and an elastic cuff finish. Additionally, the pants have zipper-enclosed pocked at the side and an [elastic waistband](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/875-pant) adjusted by branded aglets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Punk-inspired Sportswear:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate punk design elements into their sportswear collections. - **Unique Wrinkled Aesthetic:** Potential for fashion labels to explore new techniques and materials to create unique wrinkled textures in their designs. - **Progressive Fashion Archives:** Fashion labels can tap into their archives to find inspiration for future collections, blending nostalgia with forward-thinking design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore punk-inspired sportswear and innovative wrinkled textures in their collections for unique selling points. - **Sportswear:** Opportunity for sportswear brands to incorporate punk design elements and unique wrinkled aesthetics into their products for a fresh and edgy appeal. - **Design:** Designers can experiment with materials and techniques to create unique wrinkled textures, tapping into nostalgia while pushing the boundaries of fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Streetwear Trousers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climber-easy-pants.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Comfortable Relaxed Baggy Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-pant.md) - [Velour Track Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journal-standard-x-needles.md) - [Collab Refined Workwear Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/875-pant.md) - [Adaptable Adventure-Proof Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-year-pants-v2.md) - [Refreshed Expressive Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheap-monday-relaunch.md) - [Purposefully Stained Luxe Trousers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pee-stain-denim.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md)