# Sci-Fi Accessorized Lowkey fandom references are incorporated into everyday fashion pieces. By [Rebecca Byers](https://www.trendhunter.com/becbyers), Insights Research at Trend Hunter | Published May 1, 2017 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/scifi-accessorized ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.2/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Sci-Fi Accessorized trend? **Sci-Fi Accessorized:** Hyper-niche branded products from sci-fi, fantasy and fairytale genres are being embraced by adult consumers in order to pay subtle reference to the cultural impact of the brand iconography. This emerging pattern can be seen as evidence as the growing acceptance of youth as an attitude and lifestyle choice allowing individuals to celebrate their nostalgic preferences as a means of personal expression. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 11, 2015 to Mar 1, 2017 - Published: May 1, 2017 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Sci-Fi Accessorized trend ### Nostalgia Merchandise Consumers are embracing hyper-niche branded products that reference cultural iconography from sci-fi, fantasy, fairytale genres as personal expression. ### Subtle Fanwear Demand for hyper-niche branded products has led to increased demand for fashion that alludes to cultural iconography from sci-fi, fantasy, fairytale genres. ### Sustainability Compliant Fanwear Demand for officially licensed merchandise allows fashion brands to offer ethical and sustainable products of cultural iconography from sci-fi, fantasy, fairytale genres. ## What the Sci-Fi Accessorized trend means for industry ### For Retail Industry Retailers that offer hyper-niche branded products can tap into consumer's nostalgia and cult fandom interests. ### For Fashion Industry Fashion designers can collaborate with cinema, game studios, and other pop culture references to create hyper-niche fanwear made with sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing practices. ### For Film and Entertainment Industry Film and Entertainment studios can grant merchandise licenses to ethical and sustainable fashion brands to create hyper-niche fanwear of projected films and shows. ## Workshop question How could your product better tie into the sentimentality of remembering? ## Trend signals for Sci-Fi Accessorized Trend score 5.2 out of 10, from popularity 75%, activity 72%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 75% - Activity: 72% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Sci-Fi Accessorized trend 4 featured examples from Nov 11, 2015 to Mar 1, 2017. - [Ethical Sci-Fi Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/character-shoes): The Po-Zu Star Wars Character Shoes are Stylishly Modern (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion brands can explore collaborations with popular franchises to create character-based footwear. - [Sci-Fi Unmentionables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-uniform): These Star Trek Uniform Panties Let You Secret Dress for the Enterprise (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion industry can capitalize on this trend by creating discreet fandom fashion items that appeal to niche markets. - [High-Fashion Sci-Fi Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-leather-bag): The Star Wars Death Trooper Vegan Leather Bag is Officially Licensed (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the growing demand for sci-fi and futuristic designs. - [Medieval Weaponry Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-umbrella): This Game of Thrones Outdoor Umbrella Features the Handle of a Sword (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Creating unique and creative outdoor accessories could appeal to consumers looking for interesting and eye-catching products for their gardens or patios. ## Recent trend clusters - [Scaled Restraint](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/small-luxury-watches) (Fashion) - [Sneaker Theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sneaker-theater) (Fashion) - [Ritual Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ritual-systems) (Fashion) - [Athletic Styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/athletic-styling) (Fashion) ## Trending in Fashion - [Paisley-Shelled Collector Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paisley-shelled-collector-sneakers) - [Fruit-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-wristwatches) - [Deluxe Beauty Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-and-prestige) - [Modular Winter Wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-knuckles-fallwinter-2026) All articles: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion)