# Feline Character Swimsuits The Latest Lazy Oaf Collection Features the Cat Garfield Character By M | Published 2014-09-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garfield-character References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/style/lazy-oaf-garfield-collaboration.php) & [lazyoaf](http://www.lazyoaf.com/) Edgy fashion retailer Lazy Oaf recently infused the infamous Garfield character into its latest designs for the summer season. The collection features Garfield's smug cat smile plastered over a series of fashionably 90s-inspired garments. You might remember Garfield from your newspaper's Sunday comic book section as the cat that was always causing mischief and eating lasagna. If you were a fan of this sassy orange cat you can now enjoy wearing swimsuits and other fashionable pieces inspired by him. The collection features nostalgic one piece bathing suits in a shiny tangerine orange covered in a print of Garfield's face and furry neon orange sandals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Feline Character Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore incorporating popular animated characters into their designs to appeal to nostalgic consumers. - **Nostalgic 90s-inspired Garments:** Brands can tap into the 90s fashion trend by creating garments that feature nostalgic elements and prints. - **Animated Character Swimwear:** There is a market for swimwear that features popular animated characters, providing a playful twist to beach fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the trend of feline character fashion by incorporating popular animated characters into their collections. - **Swimwear:** The swimwear industry can create unique designs by featuring popular animated characters on their products. - **Licensed Merchandise:** Companies that hold licenses to popular animated characters can explore collaborations with fashion brands to create unique merchandise collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lovable Cartoon Cat Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-and-sanrio.md) - [Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-capsule-2.md) - [Coffee-Focused Lifestyle Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazy-oaf-3.md) - [Expansive Cartoon Lifestyle Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-spongebob-squarepants-collection.md) - [Cartoon-Celebrating Snack Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-and-the-garfield-movie.md) - [Artful Cartoon-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-meets-the-louvre.md) - [Stylish Holiday-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bain-de-minuit.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Pasta Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-pizzas.md) - [Humorous Cat Collectables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tired-cats-gachapon.md)