# Illustrator-Inspired Accessories These Quirky Accessories Feature Tiny Cartoonish Illustrations By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-12-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoonish-illustrations References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/127017-j-crew-collaborates-with-new-yorker-illustrator-pierre-le-tan-on-adorbs-collection-photos) & [jcrew](https://www.jcrew.com/ca/mens_category/tiesandpocketsquares/jcrewingoodcompany/PRD~F2219/F2219.jsp?Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_CA&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=pierre%20le-tan&isSaleItem=false&color_name=NATURAL&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0) '[New Yorker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-yorker-x-j-crew)' Illustrator Pierre Le-Tan recently teamed up with J. Crew to design a series of quirky accessories adorned with cartoonish illustrations. If you are familiar with the New Yorker, you have likely seen the work of Le-Tan. Now the famed illustrator is lending his talents to the fashion industry in the form of an adorable new collection. The 'J. Crew x Pierre Le-Tan' collection features a number of accessories that are covered in whimsical cartoonish illustrations. Some of the most noteworthy designs include sunbathing alligators, peachy pink flamingos and Miami-inspired palm trees. These prints cover everything from socks to umbrellas. To make the collection even more appealing, nearly all of the items are priced under $50. Five items from the collection are currently available for pre-order from J. Crew's website, with the promise of more to come in the near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Illustration-inspired Fashion:** Incorporating whimsical illustrations into fashion can create unique and playful designs. - **Affordable Designer Accessories:** Designers collaborating with affordable brands creates opportunities for consumers to access unique designer pieces at lower costs. - **Cross-industry Collaborations:** Collaborations between industries, such as fashion and illustration, can lead to innovative and unexpected designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Retail companies can partner with illustrators to create exclusive collections that stand out to consumers. - **Illustration:** Illustrators can expand their market and receive exposure by collaborating with fashion brands. - **Accessories Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can leverage partnership opportunities to produce and distribute designer accessories at an affordable price point. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Treat-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-lemons-x-magnolia-bakery.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Illustrative Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-scarry.md) - [Luxe Cartoon-Adorned Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonmin.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Cereal-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereal-inspired-accessories.md) - [Playful Limited-Edition Travel Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neely-chloe.md) - [Character Art-Infused Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moynat-x-kasing.md) - [Whimsical Patterned Diverse Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-spade-and-target.md)