# Candy-Colored Timepieces The G-Shock August 2010 Watch Releases Are Vibrant By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-08-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-shock-august-2010-watch-releases References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/07/30/g-shock-august-2010-watch-releases/) & [g-shock.jp](http://g-shock.jp/) These [G-Shock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-polychromatic-accents-collection) August 2010 watch releases are a collection of bright watches for the bold and fashionable. The purple timepiece with green and orange accents is inspired by Japanese cartoon [Evangelion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c038-eva01) as a collaboration. All of the watches in this collection look like accessories perfect for a real-life cartoon character. The bright and exciting colors of the G-Shock August 2010 watch releases will make your outfit brighter than life. **Implications** - Consumers are constantly looking for simple and ordinary mediums through which they can express their individual personality. Not all consumers have the luxury of spending large sums of money on unusual and high-ticket items. Businesses that provide affordable and practical products to showcases someone's character will see large returns in today's market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Colorful Accessories:** The trend of brightly colored accessories is growing, presenting an opportunity for businesses to cater to consumers' desire for individual expression through affordable and practical products. - **Cartoon-inspired Designs:** Cartoon-inspired designs are becoming popular in the fashion industry, opening up opportunities for collaborations and licensed products. - **Bold Timepieces:** Bold and unique timepieces are gaining popularity among fashion-forward consumers, offering an opportunity for watch brands to experiment with designs and colors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of colorful accessories and cartoon-inspired designs to create new product lines and collaborations. - **Watchmaking:** The watch industry can capitalize on the trend of bold timepieces by experimenting with unique and eye-catching designs. - **Consumer Goods:** Businesses in the consumer goods industry can tap into the trend of individual expression by offering affordable and practical products that showcase someone's character. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tough Chromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-polychromatic-accents-collection.md) - [Rugged Color-Accented Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gab2100-multicolor-accents.md) - [Y3K Aesthetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gav01.md) - [Lustrously Chic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-gmap2100-series.md) - [Rugged Monochromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-ga2100-toneontone-series.md) - [Prismatic Classic Watch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-rainbow-brick-wall.md) - [Alien-Like Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gav01-series.md) - [Chromatic Crystalline Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-2100-series-rainbow-watch.md) - [Rugged Sea-Hued Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-oasis-series.md)