# Children Street Couture The Harpers Bazaar Sesame Street Shoot Pays Tribute to Kids and Couturiers By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-09-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harper-bazaars-sesame-street References: [iamchiq.fooyoh](http://iamchiq.fooyoh.com/iamchiq_fashion_fashionshow/4010738http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/sesame-street-fashion-0909) & [sesamestreet.org](http://www.sesamestreet.org/home) In order to pay homage to the fortieth anniversary of a successful children's programing show, the Harpers Bazaar [Sesame Street](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-madelaine-chocolate-co) photo shoot paired up darling puppets with some of today's most respected [high-end fashion designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bergdorf-soire). The Harpers Bazaar Sesame Street shoot saw the likes of Diane Von Furstenberg in animated conversation with Big Bird, Oscar De Le Renta in a sharp suit next to a ball-gowned model surrounding garbage can resident Oscar the Grouch. **Implications** - Combining humorous aspects with goods that are not usually viewed as being lighthearted and comedic is a great way to attract media and audience attention. Companies will benefit from appealing to a consumers sense of humor in order to sell a product due to the familiar and inviting nature of that advertising method. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Children Street Couture:** The fusion of high-end fashion with children's TV characters opens up opportunities for designers to target a younger demographic with unique, stylish designs. - **Humorous High-fashion Collaborations:** Collaborations between high-end fashion designers and unexpected partners, such as children's TV programs, creates buzz and can make a brand more approachable for consumers. - **Nostalgic Marketing:** Tapping into beloved childhood characters and television shows can create a sense of nostalgia and emotional connection with consumers, leading to more brand loyalty. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** High-end fashion designers can innovate by collaborating with unconventional partners, such as children's TV programs, to tap into new markets and demographics. - **Entertainment:** Children's TV programs can innovate by partnering with high-end fashion designers to create unique and engaging content, potentially attracting a wider audience. - **Advertising:** Incorporating humor and nostalgia into advertising campaigns can create a memorable and emotional connection with consumers, potentially increasing brand loyalty and sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Character Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street.md) - [Creativity-Driving Kids Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zara-2.md) - [QSR Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonaldland-clothing-line.md) - [Trash-Centric Musical Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glad-x-sesame-street.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-sesame-street.md) - [Adorable Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberrys-holiday-campaign.md) - [Surplus Fabric Childrenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remake-by-burberry.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-squarepants-capsule.md) - [High-Society-Inspired Holiday Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bergdorf-soire.md)