# Timeless TV Tributes The Cosby Sweater Project on Tumblr Compiles the Show's Best Fashions By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-05-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosby-sweater-project References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/the-10-best-sweaters-from-the-cosby-sweater-projec) & [thecosbysweaterproject.tumblr](http://thecosbysweaterproject.tumblr.com/) The Cosby Sweater Project, a blog featured on Tumblr, documents the outrageous 80s fashions from The Cosby Show. The Cosby Sweater Project draws attention to the often ridiculously [patterned sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christina-fair-isle-cardigan) that different cast members were forced to wear during the filming of the show. The blog takes its visitors on an entertaining journey back to the 80s, documenting favorite moments and unforgettable outfits from this [classic series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-sesame-street-collection). Each post features an image of one of the show's characters and a sketch of the sweater's pattern featured to its right. Featuring the [classic argyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafarer-cotton-sweaters), the striped knit and the print of moons and stars, the Cosby Sweater Project is an amusing and entertaining tribute to one of the most beloved television series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **TV Fashion Tributes:** Creating blogs and social media pages to document fashion trends and styles from popular TV shows and movies - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Targeting adults by tapping into their sense of nostalgia for popular TV shows and movies from their youth - **Retro Clothing Reboots:** Reintroducing retro clothing pieces that were popular in TV shows and movies to modern audiences ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion companies to create retro clothing lines based on popular TV show and movie fashion trends - **Marketing & Advertising:** Opportunity to create nostalgia-based marketing campaigns for brands and products based on popular TV shows and movies from the past - **Entertainment:** Opportunity to create merchandise lines based on popular retro TV shows and movies that connect with audiences based on their nostalgia ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Tech Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-holiday-sweater.md) - [80s Sweater Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollneck-sweater.md) - [Canadian Broadcast Network Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cbc-on-air-crewneck.md) - [Television streetwear capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sopranos-range.md) - [Festive Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomspecific-sweater-vests.md) - [Cozy Versatile Sweater Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-label-2.md) - [Ultra-Ethical Charitable Sweatshirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-for-sunday-x-cbc-collaboration.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Classic Fisherman-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafarer-cotton-sweaters.md)