# Girly Gamer Wear Etsy Seller Makes Retro Game Boy Tube Dress By TopDog | Published 2010-01-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-tube-dress References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/01/19/game-boy-tube-dress/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38891310) I can’t decide whether this [Game Boy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic) tube dress was designed for gamer-girlies, or for Game Boy fanatics that would like to have their girlfriends look like a part of their retro gamer gear collection. Either way, it’s retro. The soft gray knit and black fabric Game Boy tube dress was crafted by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) seller SewOeno. It’s a part of her custom and funky pattern and prints line which includes Smurfette and the care bears. You can view her retro girl wear in this picture gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Game Boy Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create innovative clothing designs inspired by retro gaming. - **Custom and Funky Patterns:** Market for unique and personalized clothing items that feature unconventional patterns and prints. - **Nostalgic Gaming Merchandise:** Demand for nostalgia-driven merchandise related to classic gaming consoles like the Game Boy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can tap into the retro gaming trend to create clothing lines that appeal to gaming enthusiasts. - **Custom Clothing:** Opportunity for custom clothing businesses to offer unique prints and patterns that cater to individual preferences. - **Gaming Merchandise:** Companies can capitalize on the demand for nostalgic gaming merchandise by creating and selling retro-inspired products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-concept.md) - [Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sup-game-box-400.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md) - [Robotic Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-bot.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [Gaming Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-watch.md) - [Retro Gaming Merch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollercoaster-tycoon-collection.md)