# 90s-Influenced Streetwear The Cassette Playa SS12 Collection is Loud and Quirky By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassette-playa-ss12 References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/fashion/news/cassette-playa-spring_summer-2012-collection.aspx) & [cassetteplaya](http://www.cassetteplaya.com/blog/) If the brand's name somehow doesn't give it away, then the retro style of the clothing surely will -- the Cassette Playa SS12 collection is hugely influenced by the 90s. From its crazy graphics to its [neon colors and baggy fits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet), this [streetwear line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2) may be rather nostalgic, but it offers a lot of pieces that many other fashion labels don't, which sets it apart from the competition. Designed by Carri Mundane (also known as Carri Munden), the Cassette Playa SS12 catalog even looks as though it has been shot back in the 90s. Grainy and candid, it features a lot of [urban backdrops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnic-collection) that gives the line a badass feel. From basic button-ups to loud space-themed prints, it does offer quite a bit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **90s-influenced Streetwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating streetwear collections that embrace the nostalgic aesthetic of the 90s. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating 90s-inspired designs and graphics into clothing lines to attract nostalgia-seeking consumers. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using grainy and candid photography techniques to create retro-inspired catalogs for fashion brands. - **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing loud and quirky space-themed prints for streetwear brands to differentiate from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Spring Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corteiz-7.md) - [Camp-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-outdoor.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Music Culture-Fused Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-planes-1.md) - [Retro Sports Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marty-supreme.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Stylish Urban Picnic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnic-collection.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md)