# Playful Pedestrian Catalogs The Cookies-n-Cream 2011 Summer Line Offers Hip Hood-Inspired Looks By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-07-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-n-cream-2011 References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-smores-cupcake) & [bakedinny](http://www.bakedinny.com/category/apparel/) ‘Popular is Popular’ is the name for the Cookies-n-Cream 2011 Summer Collection. The collection offers a wide range of warm weather essentials for both and men and women. The New York-based brand’s summer collection is features plenty of vibrant colors and pop culture references. [Graphic t-shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-drop) showcasing images that look like comics, [iconic logos and pop culture personalities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonaldland-clothing-line) such as Lady Gaga make up most of the Cookies-n-Cream 2011 Summer Collection. With plenty of shorts, tanks and t-shirts boasting [bold colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazy-daze-collection), this collection is ideal for any city slicker looking to keep cool this season. **Implications** - Businesses that incorporate a wide range of iconic pop culture references throughout their products will appeal to a very wide audience. Consumers will likely be drawn to the familiarity and approachability of these concepts and will willing to make an investment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: 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 - **Pop Culture-inspired Fashion:** Incorporating popular figures and references into fashion products will attract a broad consumer base. - **Vibrant Colors for Warm Weather:** Bold, bright and playful colors in summer collections are always fashionable. - **Streetwear for Urbanites:** Hood-inspired and hip looks will continue to trend within the fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands that incorporate pop culture icons and references could increase their consumer base. - **Streetwear:** There is an opportunity for streetwear brands to incorporate more vibrant colors and playful designs into their collections. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of streetwear inspired by pop culture and bright, bold designs in their summer collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Ice Cream Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-ice-cream.md) - [Soda-Branded Sweatsuit Merch Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-sweatsuit.md) - [Refreshing Streetwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lipton-iced-tea-x-cruel-pancake.md) - [QSR Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonaldland-clothing-line.md) - [Soda-Branded Casual Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppi-collaborates-with-target.md) - [Connection-Driven Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-to-connect-1.md) - [Nostalgic Spring-Ready Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-games.md) - [Summer-Inspired Vibrant Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-rebel.md) - [Playful Cafe Merch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-merch.md)