# Cartoon Penguin Clothing Collections The BAPE x Pingu Collection Celebrates the Iconic Program By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-03-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-pingu References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/bape-pingu-relase-date-price/) & [bape](https://bape.com/pages/pingu/) The [BAPE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1) x Pingu collection is one of the latest offerings from the Japan-based clothing brand that brings familiar characters from the retro British-Swiss claymation TV show to the forefront. The 22-piece collection includes a number of playful visuals for fans of the brand and/or children's show to pick up, which includes BABE's BABY MILO character along with Pingu, Pinga and Robby the Seal. The collection consists of a number of athletic garments for hip consumers to pick up including [hoodies, tees and sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-collection). The BAPE x Pingu collection is priced starting at ¥5,400 (around $49) and will be available for purchase online through the brand's e-shop soon for fans to start picking up. Image Credit: BAPE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Cartoon Collaborations:** Opportunities for clothing brands to collaborate with iconic TV shows and characters to create unique collections for fans. - **Retro Revival:** The resurgence of nostalgic designs and themes from the past, appealing to both adults who grew up with these shows and younger generations. - **Playful Athleisure:** The combination of athletic garments with playful visuals, creating a trendy and comfortable style for fashion-forward consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can explore partnerships with popular TV shows and characters to create exclusive and nostalgic collections, attracting a wider audience. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Opportunities for entertainment merchandise companies to expand their offerings by collaborating with clothing brands and tapping into the retro revival trend. - **Children's Apparel:** Children's clothing brands can leverage iconic TV shows and characters to create playful and stylish collections that resonate with young consumers and their parents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [K-Pop Playful Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stray-kids.md) - [Bear-Themed Baby Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paddington.md) - [Cozy Anime-Inspired Sleepwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-sleep-apps.md) - [Lifestyle Kids Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patta-aw25-kids.md) - [Cartoon Franchise Collab Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-transformers-1.md) - [Streetwear-Fused Collaborative Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legacy-camo-shark.md) - [Reimagined Signature Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-alpha-industries.md)