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Motorsport Streetwear

Streetwear looks take inspiration from the world of motorsports

Implications - As tastemakers look for new sources of inspiration outside of the formal fashion world, many are opting to incorporate iconography and designs that reference the world of motorsports. This progression demonstrates the all-encompassing nature of apparel trends and speaks to the continuation of obscure references as cultural currency.
Workshop Question - What fringe cultures could have a trickle-down effect on your industry?
Trend Themes
1. Motorsport-inspired Streetwear - Apparel trends recently incorporated iconography and designs that reference motorsports for new source of inspiration.
2. Auto Sport-inspired Accessories - Obscure items like biking gloves, jigsaw puzzles, studded belts, money guns, and NYC MetroCards make consumers more likely to purchase quickly.
3. Racer-inspired Clothing - A recent X-Girl shirt features a checkered pastel design that's a combination of pastel pink and stark white.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry is adapting to new sources of inspiration and obscure references.
2. Sports - Streetwear brands are taking inspiration from utilitarian auto-related designs including car racing.
3. Accessories - Streetwear includes a wide range of products with little in common other than the bold branding.
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Featured Examples

Obscure Streetwear Accessories
Obscure Streetwear Accessories
The New Supreme Accessories Collection Features a Money Gun & More
The Spring/Summer 2017 Supreme accessories collection features a wide range of products, which tend to hold little in common with each other other than the uniformity of their bold branding.... MORE
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The Supreme x Vanson Leathers Star Jacket is Hard to Find
The Supreme x Vanson Leathers Star Jacket is a stylized high-quality piece from the cult skate brand and iconic Massachusetts-based manufacturer of custom leather racing suits. Selling out within... MORE
Racer-Inspired Pastel Checker Tees
Racer-Inspired Pastel Checker Tees
This New X-Girl Shirt is an Exclusive Summer Release
X-Girl, a female-centered streetwear brand that was founded back in 1994, recently updated its selection of offerings with a pastel tee that has vivid contrasting graphics. Inspired by car racing,... MORE
Auto Sport-Inspired Tracksuits
Auto Sport-Inspired Tracksuits
The Palace YAMAN Tracksuit Channels Car Racing Themes
Part of the London-based brand’s sports-themed spring/summer 2017 collection, the Palace YAMAN Tracksuit is a racing-inspired two-piece set that features updated takes on a number of iconic... MORE
Motorsport-Inspired Streetwear
Motorsport-Inspired Streetwear
This New Stussy Collection Draws from Car Culture in California
A new Stussy collection was made in collaboration with MOONEYES, which is reported by Highsnobiety to have “represented classic Southern California car culture, with an impressive history... MORE
Race Car-Inspired Sneakers
Race Car-Inspired Sneakers
These Maison Margiela Shoes Feature a Bright Checkered Flag Design
A luxury fashion brand that’s based in France, Maison Margiela shoes expanded its eclectic series with a design that draws on competitive car racing. The end result is incredibly sleek, with... MORE

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