# Gothic Superhero Collections The Badacious SS 2014 Collection Would Fit Right in Gotham By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-04-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badacious-ss-2014 References: [shop.nylonmag](http://shop.nylonmag.com/collections/whats-new/products/dark-knight-snapback) & [badacious](http://www.badacious.com/collection/10/list) Part one of the Badacious SS 2014 collection is inspired by Batman's stomping grounds, the fictional city of 'Gotham.' When the word "goth" is part of a city's name, you can bet it's going to be a dark and dangerous place. Indeed, Gotham is a shady, unscrupulous town filled with enough criminality, corruption and political strife to keep Batman busy for the rest of eternity. The collection capitalizes on this raw, gritty vibe by offering [all-black duds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection) suitable for a modern-day Catwoman. However, you don't necessarily need a feline prowess to rock these sleek items. For more casual nod to the Dark Knight, you can rock the subtly pointed [leather snapback](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport). Overall, the Badacious SS 2014 Gotham collection should fill the void in your heart as you anxiously await the release of the next [Batman film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-air-up). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gothic Fashion:** There is an opportunity for retailers to create more gothic-inspired fashion lines that cater to those who want to channel their inner hero or villain, similar to Badacious SS 2014's Gotham Collection. - **Superhero-inspired Clothing:** There is an opportunity for more fashion designers to create superhero-inspired clothing lines, such as Badacious SS 2014's Gotham Collection, which infuses inspiration from Batman's fictional city. - **Dark and Gritty Streetwear:** There is an untapped market for dark, gritty and streetwear fashion lines similar to Badacious SS 2014's SS 2014 Gotham Collection which highlights subtle nods to the Dark Knight. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can look to create fashion lines similar to Badacious SS 2014's Gotham Collection, with a unique subculture or superhero influence such as gothic fashion. - **Streetwear Fashion:** There is an opportunity for streetwear fashion designers to create unique collections that are inspired by superheroes and their fictional cities, such as Badacious SS 2014's Gotham Collection. - **Superhero Merchandising:** Superhero companies have the opportunity to expand into clothing lines, inspired by their characters and their fictional cities, such as Batman's Gotham-inspired collection by Badacious SS 2014. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md) - [Superhero-inspired Stealthy Puffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solander-batman.md) - [Superhero-Themed Hypercar Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina.md) - [Buildable 3D Superhero Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotham-city-skyline-set.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superman-collection.md) - [Sleek Superhero Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina-b95-gotham.md) - [Ritual-Driven Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotham-goods.md)