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# Deceptively Dapper Costume T-shirts
Doctor Who T-shirt Collection Recreates Iconic Costumes

By Angela Rajic | Published 2013-12-03 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doctor-who-tshirts
References: [forbiddenplanet](https://forbiddenplanet.com/78610-doctor-who-t-shirts-earthshock-cyberman-costume-forbidden-planet-exclusive/)

Doctor Who has numerous iconic characters with equally iconic costumes, and now fans can own each every one with these Doctor Who t-shirts from Forbidden Planet. This collection has a shirt for each Doctor, from the scarf-wearing fourth, to bow-tie clad 11th and the leather-jacket wearing ninth. You can also get t-shirts bearing the costume of the Lord President of Gallifrey, a classic Cyberman, or the military fatigues of Brigadier Lethbridge Stewart of UNIT.

These Doctor Who t-shirts are realistically rendered and detailed, and great for wearing to [conventions and fan expos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee) when you don't have time to make an actual costume. These shirts also work [great as collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection) and will make [fantastic gifts on Christmas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomspecific-sweater-vests) and for birthdays.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 71% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Costume-themed T-shirts:** Opportunity for retailers to create affordable cosplay options.
- **Character-based Apparel Collections:** Opportunity for TV and movie studios to expand merchandise offerings.
- **Pop Culture Collectibles:** Opportunity for niche retailers to cater to fans with exclusive products.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Retail:** Retailers can create affordable cosplay options with costume-themed t-shirts.
- **Entertainment:** TV and movie studios can expand merchandise offerings with character-based apparel collections.
- **Collectibles:** Niche retailers can cater to fans with exclusive pop culture collectibles.

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