# Kitty Clothing Collaborations The Hello Kitty Forever Collection is Cute and Cuddly for Winter By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-forever-collection References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/hello-kitty-forever) & [forever21](http://www.forever21.com) Getting older and saying goodbye to some the most cherished companions of a girl's childhood can be such sweet sorrow, but the Hello Kitty Forever Collection will help keep one around in an age-appropriate way. The highly anticipated followup to [last year's collaboration](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-for-hello-kitty) between Hello Kitty and Forever 21, the collection does not disappoint. Offering more than just funky clothing, the Hello Kitty Forever Collection is chock full of [accessories, home goods and travel gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-x-kitsch). Hitting stores worldwide on November 16, the fashion and home decor is one way to help brighten up the dark days of winter. From adorable pajamas to [layered jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade) and [cozy cartoon sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-anya-hindmarch), girls will stay warm in style as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Character Collaborations:** The trend of fashion and home decor collaborations with popular fictional characters provides opportunities for companies to tap into nostalgic consumers. - **Youthful Nostalgia:** The trend of incorporating childhood icons into adult clothing and home decor appeals to a market of consumers looking to capture a sense of youthful nostalgia. - **Multifunctional Collections:** The trend of collections that offer more than just clothing, such as accessories, home goods, and travel gear, provides opportunities for companies to increase revenue streams through offering multifunctional products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Apparel Industry:** The apparel industry can benefit from collaborating with popular fictional characters to offer unique and nostalgic clothing collections that appeal to consumers. - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can benefit from incorporating popular fictional characters into their products to appeal to consumers looking to add a sense of fun and nostalgia to their home. - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry can benefit from offering collections that provide more than just clothing, such as accessories, home goods, and travel gear, to increase revenue streams and appeal to a wider range of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon Kitty-Themed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-3.md) - [Lovable Cartoon Cat Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-and-sanrio.md) - [Kitty-Themed Textile-Focused Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pero.md) - [Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-capsule-2.md) - [Opulent Kitty-Themed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-3.md) - [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md) - [Luxe Cartoon Cat Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-en-bleu.md) - [Pastel Anime-Themed Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-topic-x-cinnamoroll.md) - [Cartoon-Based Lifestyle Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-x-kitsch.md)