# Emoticon Fashion Clixwear Lets You Wear Your Smiley Face on Your, Um, Sleeve By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2009-09-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoticon-fashion-clixwear References: [clixwear](http://www.clixwear.com/about.php) LOL, OMG, TTYL are all now parts of our daily conversations. Now they, along with other [popular emoticons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaomoji-drawer), can be part of your daily wardrobe. ClixWear combines instant messenger expressions and [stylish, witty designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-chronically-online) to create one of the most original clothing lines to date. [Cool tees and tank tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-merch-collection), sexy shorts, and gear for kids and babies make up the line. There is even a line of doggy T-shirts coming soon. Creative pieces like ‘I ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 97% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Emoticon Fashion:** The rising trend of emoticon-inspired fashion enables opportunities for clothing designers to create innovative and amusing designs. - **Instant Messenger Chic:** The combination of instant messenger expressions and stylish clothing allows for fashion designers to explore new avenues of creative expression. - **Wearable Language:** The growing popularity of emoticons on clothing demonstrates the potential for incorporating language into fashion in new and inventive ways. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of emoticon-inspired clothing by creating unique and amusing designs that appeal to modern consumers. - **Retail Industry:** Retail companies can incorporate emoticon fashion into their product offerings to cater to the increasing demand for creative and unconventional clothing. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry can explore opportunities to integrate instant messenger language into clothing designs, creating a new market of wearable tech. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emoji-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-1.md) - [Printed Pet Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiley-sweater.md) - [Expansive Emoticon Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amicons.md) - [Esports Streetwear Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiley.md) - [Connection-Driven Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-to-connect-1.md) - [Personalized AI Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojifyer-ai.md) - [Social Animated Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinko.md) - [Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-covers.md) - [Pastel Anime-Themed Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-topic-x-cinnamoroll.md)