# Contemporary Cartoon-Like Fashion ANGUS CHIANG's Latest Series is Inspired by 70's Street Culture By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angus-chiang References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/angus-chiang-springsummer-2017/) & [anguschiang](http://www.anguschiang.com/) ANGUS CHIANG, a contemporary menswear label that's based in Taiwan, released its Spring/Summer 2017 collection. Filled with [vibrant colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1), simple statement patterns and exaggerates flares, the apparel has a whimsical look that makes it appear as if it's part of a cartoon world. Some of the patterns are reported to have come from a collaboration with 'Taiwan Beer' -- as the blue and white stripes that decorate its bottles are translated to a selection of the ensembles. This is also incorporated in the props that ANGUS CHIANG's styles were presented with on the runway -- with one model carrying emptied green glass bottles in a bright yellow tray. Accessories are made to standout as well -- a few examples being enormous synthetic gloves, chef's hats and belts covered with large odd storage compartments. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cartoon-inspired Fashion:** Brands can incorporate whimsical, exaggerated designs and vibrant colors to add a fun, imaginative element to their clothing lines. - **Collaborative Designs:** Collaborating with a prominent brand or industry can lead to popular and unique designs that set a company apart from their competitors. - **Statement Accessories:** Creating stand-out accessories like large gloves, chef hats, or belts with large storage compartments can add a unique touch to a brand's accessories collection. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands can draw inspiration from cartoon-like styles to create unique clothing designs that stand out. - **Beer Industry:** Collaborating with fashion brands to develop unique designs that incorporate branding elements can be a successful marketing strategy for beer companies. - **Accessories Industry:** Designing bold statement accessories can be a successful strategy for accessory brands looking to differentiate themselves in a crowded market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Summer-Inspired Vibrant Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-rebel.md) - [Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambush-5.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md)