# Edgy Rain Gear Runways The YMC Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ymc-springsummer-2015 References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/ymc-springsummer-2015/) & [youmustcreate](http://www.youmustcreate.com/) The YMC Spring/Summer 2015 collection was presented during London Collections: Men and featured a range of cool and casual looks that were perfect for the city's rainy climate. Models took to the runway stage in [layered ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke) that paired light t-shirt and shorts combos with [oversized rain coats and wind breakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days). The pieces were designed with the weather in mind and fused cool aesthetics with the function and comfort for everyday wear. The YMC Spring/Summer 2015 collection's most memorable elements were the label's [custom bucket hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time) that covered models' faces while revealing built-in openings for their eyes. These eye openings resembled retro goggles and were fitted with a colored plastic film that was reminiscent of tinted eyewear lenses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Functional Fashion:** Designing clothing with both aesthetics and practical use in mind can provide disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Weather-specific Apparel:** Creating clothing specifically for certain weather conditions, such as rainwear in rainy climates, can be an innovative approach to traditional apparel. - **Incorporating Retro Elements:** Taking inspiration from retro fashion and incorporating it into modern designs can create unique and innovative styles. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore design opportunities that fuse style and functionality together. - **Outdoor Apparel:** The production of weather-specific clothing can give disruptive innovation opportunities to the outdoor apparel industry. - **Accessories:** The incorporation of vintage styles in accessories such as sunglasses and hats can provide innovative design opportunities for the accessory industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md) - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md) - [Essential Weather-Resistant Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Campaign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-ss26.md) - [Spring-Centric Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyke-1.md) - [seasonal spring wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-watersports-collegiate-prep.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Coastal Utility Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanamica-springsummer-2026.md) - [Spring-Ready Tranquil Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanamica-2.md)