# Artist-Inspired Youth Apparel BAPE and Keith Haring Created a New Bold Clothing Line for Kids By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babe-and-keith-haring References: [hypekids](https://hypekids.com/2018/3/bape-keith-haring-collaboration-first-look) BAPE and Keith Haring teamed up to create a bold new line of clothing and accessories for the upcoming Spring and Summer Season. The line features prints from the famous artist, with bright color schemes and unique design features. The Japanese brand decided to apply Haring's iconic dancing people into a print to resemble the brand's [iconic camo motif](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legacy-camo-shark). With options including t-shirts, hoodies, zip-ups, long-sleeved shirts, mugs, key chains, hats and other accessories, the line has something for everyone. Each new piece from the BABE and [Keith Haring collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-t80-keith-haring) will be available in sizes for [toddlers to kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frgmtmini), making them the perfect addition to any Spring wardrobe, adding a pop of culture and excitement ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artist-inspired Apparel:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with renowned artists to create unique and bold clothing lines. - **Bright Color Schemes:** Increasing demand for vibrant and eye-catching color palettes in the fashion industry. - **Kids' Fashion:** Growing market for stylish and culturally diverse clothing options for children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore collaborations with artists to bring creativity and excitement to their collections. - **Children's Retail:** Retailers specializing in kids' clothing can expand their offerings to include artist-inspired apparel for children. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to collaborate on fashion projects and reach a wider audience through clothing and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anniversary-Honoring Streetwear Graphics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-gallery.md) - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md) - [Culturally Inspired Fall-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-with-people.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [K-Pop Playful Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stray-kids.md) - [Museum-Collaborative Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-van-gogh-musum.md) - [Reimagined Signature Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-alpha-industries.md) - [Heritage Streetwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-era.md) - [Streetwear-Fused Collaborative Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legacy-camo-shark.md)