With the current revival in animated characters and vintage computer game icons, WGSN reports on the related accessories trend for cartoon characters and childhood fads.
"With 20-30-year-olds rapidly becoming known as the generation that just can't grow up, it seems a trip back to childhood is providing some of the most fun accessories of the moment."
Spurred on by the New Rave movement in music happening in the UK with bands such as the Klaxons, this playful trend features character accessories in plastics, Perspex and bright colours.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Retro Cartoon Fashion
- Opportunity for fashion brands to create trendy accessories inspired by vintage animated characters.
- Nostalgic Gaming Icons
- Potential for gaming companies to tap into the trend by incorporating childhood fads into their products.
- New Rave Influenced Fashion
- Fashion designers can explore the combination of colorful plastics and bright colors to create playful accessories influenced by the New Rave movement.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend by creating accessories and clothing inspired by cartoon characters and childhood fads.
- Gaming
- Gaming companies have an opportunity to incorporate nostalgic gaming icons into their products.
- Music
- Musicians and bands can align their brand with the New Rave movement by showcasing playful fashion accessories.
