# Cartoon-Inspired Clothing Quirky Knitted ‘Gummbah' Catchphrases By TrendHead | Published 2008-12-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-inspired-sweats-holland-bummbah-wear References: [cyanatrendland](http://cyanatrendland.com/2008/12/04/gummbah-does-apparel/) & [nobodyforevershop.blogspot](http://nobodyforevershop.blogspot.com/) One of Holland’s famed cartoons, ’[Gummbah](http://www.gummbah.nl/pages/home.php),’ has been translated into a quirky knitwear collection by Gummbah and Chantal Rens. The sweatshirts look a tiny bit geeky but could perhaps work if you want to crank a rather edgy comic-inspired look this winter. The clothing sports slogans from the latest ‘Gummbah’ book called “Meanwhile Between the Two Eternities of Darkness.” It reminds me of a Snoopy-inspired knitwear collection produced by the cool Danish label Mads Nørgaard in collaboration with the artist Tal R. One of the jumpers was a replica of Charlie Brown’s jumper. I say bring on the [comic book fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-fall). I already know someone who would love to get her hands on a complete ‘[Penelope Pit Stop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penelope-bourbon-architects-of-golf)’ outfit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Comic Book Fashion:** Bringing the popular culture of comic books into the world of fashion through quirky and edgy designs. - **Cartoon-inspired Knitwear:** Translating cartoon characters and catchphrases into unique and geeky knitwear collections. - **Collaborative Art Fashion:** Artists and designers coming together to create fashion collections inspired by iconic characters and artworks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunities for fashion brands to tap into popular culture and create unique, comic-inspired clothing lines. - **Art and Design:** Collaborations between artists and fashion designers to produce innovative and creative fashion collections. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Expanding the market for merchandise inspired by popular cartoons and comic book characters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Cartoon-Adorned Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonmin.md) - [Wintery Cartoon Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/market-x-peanuts.md) - [Nostalgic Cartoon-Joint Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-comic-1.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Family Sock Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bombas-x-peanuts.md) - [Paranormal Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journal-standard-2.md) - [Nostalgic Cartoon Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-fall.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Coffee Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grind-and-peanuts.md) - [Expansive Cartoon Lifestyle Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-spongebob-squarepants-collection.md)