# Cartoon Cat-Inspired Apparel Hypland and Hello Kitty Release Apparel Collection By Caitlyn Fernandez | Published 2021-11-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaboration-with-hello-kitty References: [sanrio](https://www.sanrio.com/collections/hypland-x-hello-kitty) & [hypland](https://hypland.com/collections/hello-kitty) [Hypland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypland1) has released an apparel collaboration with [Hello Kitty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-1). Hello Kitty was created in 1974 by the Japanese company [Sanrio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-and-sanrio). The theme of the Hello Kitty collaboration is carnival and features day and night versions of the apparel. The collection consists of knit cardigans, knit sweaters, corduroy pants, bucket hats, varsity jackets, trucker jackets, sweatshirts, sweatpants, and t-shirts with the iconic cat's face. Lifestyle items included in this collaboration are keychains, stickers, tote bags, pillows, and rugs. The details in this collection are balloons, apples, blocks, and Hello Kitty's famous red bow. Hypland's Hello Kitty collection ranges from $8 to $509 and is only available in the USA and Canada. Sizes range from extra small to 3XL. The collaboration is available to purchase on the Hypland website. Image Credit: Hypland and Sanrio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cartoon-inspired Collaboration:** Opportunity for apparel brands to collaborate with popular cartoon franchises for unique and creative collections. - **Nostalgia-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for apparel brands to tap into the millennial and Gen-Z nostalgia for beloved cartoon characters and franchises of their childhood. - **Limited Edition Drops:** Opportunity for brands to create buzz and hype by releasing limited edition collections with popular cartoon franchises, incentivizing customers to make purchases quickly. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Apparel Industry:** Opportunity for apparel brands to collaborate with popular cartoon franchises to create unique and engaging collections for customers. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity for cartoon franchises to expand their reach through collaborations with apparel brands, creating highly marketable and potentially profitable merchandise. - **E-commerce Industry:** Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to tap into the trend of cartoon-inspired apparel collections by featuring and selling them on their websites. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Cartoon-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-1.md) - [Lovable Cartoon Cat Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-and-sanrio.md) - [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md) - [Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-capsule-2.md) - [Cartoon Kitty-Themed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-3.md) - [Opulent Kitty-Themed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-3.md) - [Luxe Cartoon Cat Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-en-bleu.md) - [Pastel Anime-Themed Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-topic-x-cinnamoroll.md) - [Kitty-Themed Textile-Focused Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pero.md)