# Cartoon Bandages Mariah Carey Reignites Old Trend By Cowbag | Published 2008-04-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-bandages-mariah-carey-sets-off-old-trend References: [mcphee](http://www.mcphee.com) Mariah Carey has been all over the UK papers with Hello Kitty band aids on her fingers. Like happens to many products endorsed by celebrities, the old designer bandage trend is kicking off again. I hate Hello Kitty but it did get my thinking about what I would want stuck on me. Lets face it, "flesh" coloured plasters don't fool anyone, so loud and proud is clearly the way to cover your injuries. These are my five top favourites... Beef assortment - makes the grade on the strength of the name alone Sushi - well why not? Boo hoo kisses - a bit of kitsch is bound to cheer you up Crime scene - scare off the germs with these bad boys Jesus - do they have his amazing healing power? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebrity-endorsed Bandage Designs:** Opportunity for creating unique and trendy bandage designs endorsed by celebrities. - **Loud and Proud Injury Cover-ups:** Demand for vibrant and attention-grabbing bandages that help individuals express their personality. - **Kitschy and Novelty Bandage Trends:** Growing market for quirky and unconventional bandage designs that evoke a sense of fun and cheerfulness. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare Products:** Innovative bandage designs that cater to the increasing demand for trendy cover-ups. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Collaborations between fashion brands and bandage manufacturers to create stylish and fashionable injury cover-ups. - **Celebrity Endorsements:** Opportunity for celebrities to endorse and promote unique bandage designs as part of their personal brand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Bandage Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-met-x-bandaid.md) - [Child-Focused First-Aid Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welly-products.md) - [Ultra-Gentle Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-bandages.md) - [Aloe-Infused Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloe-vera-infused-bandages.md) - [Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zitsticka-x-jonboy.md) - [Adorable Pimple Patch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimple-patch-designs.md) - [Durable Water-Friendly Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-clear-adhesive-bandages.md) - [Tattoo-Inspired Joint Blemish Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-compact.md) - [Summer-Themed Acne Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starface-play-pack-collection.md)