# Chic Cartoon Fashionistas The Emma Block Style Icon Series is Divine By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-06-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-block-style-icon-series References: [alovelybeing](http://alovelybeing.com/journal/emma-blocks-style-icons.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/emmablock) The Emma Block Style Icon Series provides adorable renditions of timeless fashionistas. Created by the London-based freelance illustrator Emma Block, the series provides a breakdown of these beauties' classic looks. The illustrations range from style royalty such as Audrey Hepburn and Coco Chanel to real royalty with a rendition of Queen Elizabeth. Block has the artistic ability to transform cartoon depictions into these sophisticated simplified ladies. Each of the [fashionable prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloise-collection) are available on Block's Esty page and, are also available as separates or in specific categories such as the 60s [style icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-kare), which include Brigitte Bardot, Twiggy, Jean Seberg and Edie Sedgwick. Not only are they a chic way to decorate a room but they also serve as [style inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection) for how to revamp your look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cartoon Fashionistas:** Creating cartoon renditions of fashion icons provides an opportunity to merge art and fashion in a unique way. - **Sophisticated Simplified Ladies:** Transforming cartoon depictions into sophisticated simplified ladies showcases the potential for reimagining classic characters and appealing to a broader audience. - **Style Inspiration Prints:** Using fashionable prints as inspiration for personal style encourages creativity and self-expression in the fashion industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Fashion:** The fusion of art and fashion allows for innovative collaborations between artists and fashion brands, creating new and unique products. - **Home Decor:** Using chic illustrations as decor creates disruptive opportunities for the home decor industry to offer unique and artistic design options. - **Fashion and Personal Style:** Creating fashion prints that inspire personal style allows for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by promoting individuality and self-expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claudia-schiffer-barbie.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Comfortably Chic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-muse.md) - [Holiday Gown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-jacqueline.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md) - [Timeless Tweed Blazers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rowan-blazer.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md)