# Nostalgic Film-Inspired Fashion Collections The Hundreds Channels 'The Karate Kid' for SS2018 By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-04-27 | Updated 2018-04-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filminspired-fashion1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/4/the-hundreds-the-karate-kid-lookbook-release) & [thehundreds](https://thehundreds.com/collections/shop) Contemporary streetwear brand [The Hundreds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hundreds-and-tetris) turned to the world of pop culture and cinematography for a [graphic-heavy film-inspired fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-godfather-collection) collection. The Spring/Summer 2018 range is defined by timeless silhouettes, a minimalist color palette and references to the cult favorite coming-of-age film The Karate Kid. Tapping into the film's status as a "hallmark of old-school American pop culture," The Hundreds injected a nostalgic feeling with an 80s imprint for its Spring/Summer 2018 collection. The film-inspired fashion line consists of t-shirts, sweatpants and hoodies that suggest comfort. The Hundreds brings to the aesthetic of its designs with bonsai logo motifs, cobra graphics and a tagline that boasts "ALL VALLEY CHAMPS"—a nod to "celebrate [The Karate Kid's] iconic finale battle." Nostalgic and hinting at youth's potential, The Hundred's film-inspired fashion collection will definitely generate some traction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Film-inspired Fashion:** Creating fashion collections inspired by popular films to tap into nostalgia and pop culture. - **Minimalist Color Palette:** Using a minimalist color palette to create timeless and versatile fashion pieces. - **Nostalgic Aesthetic:** Injecting a nostalgic feeling into fashion designs by incorporating 80s imprints and references to cult favorite films. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Streetwear:** The streetwear industry can leverage film-inspired fashion to attract a broader consumer base and tap into the nostalgia trend. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the minimalist color palette trend by offering versatile and timeless pieces that appeal to a wide range of consumers. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Pop culture merchandise companies can tap into the nostalgic aesthetic trend by creating fashion collections that reference iconic films and TV shows, attracting fans and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Film-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-on-one-collection.md) - [Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/film-club-collection.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Cinematic Film-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stand-by-me.md) - [Accessible Nostalgic Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-and-den.md) - [Film-Inspired Sneaker Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/et-series.md) - [QSR Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonaldland-clothing-line.md) - [Retro Sports Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marty-supreme.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md)