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Upscale fashion collaborations feature old school cartoon favorites

Implications - Nostalgic fashion collaborations that feature cult cartoon favorites highlight the pervasive interest in narrative apparel that showcases several layers of a consumer's interests through cultural iconography. This shift demonstrates the inherent reach of unexpected collaborative collections in uniting consumer tribes that may not have previously overlapped, while it's also a reminder that such progressions play upon elements that appeal to consumers outside of the Millennial demographic.
Workshop Question - How could your brand tie in pop culture references and elements of nostalgia into your business? How would that resonate with your key demographic?
Trend Themes
1. Cartoon Fashion Collaborations - Upscale fashion collaborations featuring cult cartoon favorites highlights the pervasive interest in narrative apparel that showcases several layers of a consumer's interests through cultural iconography.
2. Nostalgic Pop Culture Revivals - As people look back to earlier times, there is an increased desire for consumer products that evoke the nostalgia of an era gone by.
3. Iconic Brand Collaborations - Collaborating with big names in popular culture or iconic brands can create a buzz-generating synergy that is hard to accomplish alone.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion & Apparel - The fashion and apparel industry is constantly looking for new ways to appeal to customers, and nostalgic pop culture themes are one way to refresh a brand's identity.
2. Entertainment - As cartoons achieve cult status and become fan favorites, entertainment companies capitalize on their wide-reaching impact to generate revenue through collaborations.
3. Marketing & Advertising - Iconic brands often use pop culture references to reach new audiences and generate brand buzz, creating an opportunity for marketing and advertising professionals to get creative.
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Featured Examples

Cult Cartoon Streetwear
Cult Cartoon Streetwear
The Joint PUMA x Minions Collaboration Features Reinterpreted Classics
In anticipation for ‘Despicable Me 3,’ images of the PUMA x Minions collaboration have been released. The collection features reinvented streetwear classics like the PUMA ‘Clydes&#... MORE
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Cartoon-Themed High Fashion
HTDG And Leo Ku Joined to Create a Line of Adventure Time Clothing
HTDG, a Hong Kong fashion brand, joined with multi-talented celebrity Leo Ku to create a line of Adventure Time clothing to be unveiled during Shanghai Fashion Week 2016. Models walked the runway... MORE
Streetwear Disney Collaborations
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BAPE and Disney Joined for a Line of Mickey Mouse Clothing
Japanese streetwear brand BAPE, otherwise known as A Bathing Ape, collaborated with Disney for a line of edgy Mickey Mouse clothing. The shirts show the iconic cartoon adorned in camouflage shorts... MORE
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Japanese Cartoon-Covered Apparel
ALOYE Teamed Up with Doraemon for an Exclusive BEAMS T Collection
ALOYE, a Tokyo-based fashion brand that’s headed by three graphic designers, recently collaborated with Doraemon, a popular Japanese manga series that’s illustrated by Fujiko F. Fujio,... MORE
Cartoon-Invaded Fashion Logos
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This Snoopy Peanuts x Lacoste Apparel is a Whimsical Collaboration
This Snoopy Peanuts x Lacoste apparel features the adorable cast of the Peanuts comic strip interacting with the alligator from the Lacoste logo. This isn’t a brand parody, but a... MORE
Cartoon-Inspired Clothing Lines
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Betty Boop, the iconic cartoon character from the 1930s, is the star of a new edgy and elegant street wear collection, in a product line titled ‘Betty Bape.’ Bape’s new collection,... MORE
Urban Anime Clothing
Urban Anime Clothing
This Dragon Ball Z Streetwear Collection Features Classic Anime Characters
This Dragon Ball Z streetwear collection draws inspiration from beloved anime characters—reinvented with stylish and simplistic design details. There aren’t many television franchises... MORE

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