In early 2015, illustrator Tommy Bates made over various Simpsons' characters in high-street fashion labels. Kicking off the new year, Bates is back again with a follow-up to his previous collection of images.
The first part of this untitled series focused solely on the Simpsons' characters, while this time around, Bates has given his viewing audience an extra treat by displaying full scenes alongside iconic cartoon characters. This collection of images features the notorious Bart Simpson, his best friend Millhouse, Mr. Burns as well as Krusty the Clown.
Viewers will notice the high-street fashion used in this series is none other than the latest Supreme x The North Face jacket, Supreme x Jordan apparel, a BAPE cap, OFF-WHITE apparel as well as the popular Yeezy Boost 350s.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Cartoon Character Fashion
- Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with popular cartoon characters and create streetwear collections.
- Iconic Cartoon Scenes
- Opportunity for illustrators to reimagine iconic cartoon scenes and incorporate high-street fashion elements.
- Branded Cartoon Merchandise
- Opportunity for brands to create limited-edition merchandise featuring popular cartoon characters dressed in high-street fashion.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Fashion brands can leverage popular cartoon characters to create unique streetwear collections and collaborations.
- Illustration
- Illustrators can explore the intersection of cartoon scenes and high-street fashion to create visually compelling artwork.
- Merchandising
- Brands can tap into the demand for branded cartoon merchandise by creating exclusive products featuring fashionable versions of iconic cartoon characters.
