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Man-Made Monster Apparel

These BAPE Hoodies and More Feature a Baby Milo Frankenstein

— October 12, 2016 — Fashion
Readying itself for Halloween, one of Japan's most well-loved streetwear brands released a selection of apparel that's themed around Mary Shelley's horrific monster -- translating it into the form of BAPE hoodies, t-shirts and accessories.

Although the character maintains many of its iconic features, he's adapted for the brand's Baby Milo mascot. With this, Frankenstein's Monster takes on a refined cartoon look -- with his shape simplified to pop out a little better on the BAPE hoodies and more.

While this figure appears on the front of t-shirts, it's depicted uniquely on the hoodies -- so that the character's face is shown in full when the zipper is done up. In order to make its selection commemorative of Halloween, the Japanese streetwear brand is offering its limited-edition sunglasses in coffin packaging.
Trend Themes
1. Halloween-themed Streetwear - Opportunity for brands to create limited-edition apparel and accessories inspired by Halloween themes, merging popular culture references with fashion.
2. Character Adaptation - Innovative approach of adapting iconic characters into brand mascots, providing a fresh and unique take on familiar figures.
3. Interactive Apparel Design - Exploration of interactive elements in apparel design, such as zippered hoodies that reveal a full face when closed, enhancing user engagement.
Industry Implications
1. Streetwear - Opportunity for streetwear brands to capitalize on holiday-themed releases, attracting fans and collectors with special limited-edition items.
2. Fashion Merchandising - Potential for fashion brands to experiment with character adaptations to create unique merchandise that resonates with consumers and drives sales.
3. Eyewear - Inclusion of innovative packaging concepts, like coffin packaging for limited-edition sunglasses, adds a novel element to eyewear marketing and product presentation.
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