The internationally popular Japanese clothing 'A Bathing Ape' collaborated with the minds behind the 90s TV show 'Masked Rider' for a series of colorful streetwear designs.
The show included characters that were inspired by the Power Rangers -- with the graphic pop art prints on t-shirts and hoodies recreating them. The BAPE collaboration with Masked Rider marks one of many cartoon installations for the brand, with previous work including lines that show Mickey Mouse, Felix the Cat and Jaws. With the 90s TV show-honoring collection, BAPE takes advantage of vibrant colors and prints and extends its reach to target fans of the show.
Especially unique are full-zip hoodies that carry the graphic prints up to the entire hood, allowing the brand to create abstract skeletal figures and more.
What's Driving This Trend
- Nostalgic Streetwear Designs
- Brands can tap into the nostalgia of pop culture icons to create unique and visually appealing streetwear designs.
- Collaboration with Classic TV Shows
- Collaborating with creators of classic TV shows can open up new avenues for streetwear brands to expand their fanbase.
- Full-zip Hoodies with Graphic Prints
- Creating full-zip hoodies with intricate graphic prints can create a unique and attention-grabbing piece in a streetwear collection.
Who This Affects Most
- Streetwear
- Streetwear brands can incorporate elements of pop culture nostalgia to create unique and highly sought after designs.
- Tv/movie Merchandise
- Creative collaborations with classic TV shows and movies can lead to unique merchandise collections for fans.
- Fashion
- The use of intricate graphic prints can make streetwear a stylish and trendy part of any fashion collection.
