NUMBER (N)INE, a Japanese brand, joined with Disney to bring back one of its most iconic characters in a new form. Titled the 'Mickey Mouse Music ' collection -- tees, hoodies and hats show the character singing soulfully into a microphone, or posing with a guitar.
These graphics are included boldly on the fronts of all the pieces, however NUMBER (N)INE and Disney swap between using color and black and white ink for them.
Meanwhile, the apparel itself is either black or features a horizontal stripe pattern in either red and black or black and white. In addition, NUMBER (N)INE and Disney include two figurines as well, which are essentially 3D versions of the graphics.
Musical Disney Apparel
This Line from NUMBER (N)INE and Disney Features a Singing Mickey Mouse
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Fashion - The partnership between NUMBER (N)INE and Disney highlights the trend of collaboration in the fashion industry, creating unique and innovative designs.
2. Character Branding - The 'Mickey Mouse Music' collection exemplifies the trend of incorporating iconic characters into clothing lines, providing opportunities for brand collaborations and customer engagement.
3. Graphic Fashion - The bold graphic designs on the apparel showcase the trend of using eye-catching visuals on clothing to attract consumers and create distinctive fashion statements.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The 'Mickey Mouse Music' collection demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry through collaborations with popular brands or characters.
2. Entertainment Merchandising - The partnership between NUMBER (N)INE and Disney highlights the opportunities for disruptive innovation in the entertainment merchandising industry by incorporating iconic characters into fashion collections.
3. Collectibles - The inclusion of 3D figurines in the 'Mickey Mouse Music' collection presents disruptive innovation possibilities in the collectibles industry by combining fashion and pop culture merchandise.