# Wizardly Retro Apparel The House Rules Collection by Unique Vintage Has Harry Potter House Hues By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-09-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-rules-collection References: [bustle](https://www.bustle.com/p/unique-vintages-harry-potter-inspired-collection-will-have-you-repping-your-house-colors-18724393) & [unique-vintage](https://www.unique-vintage.com/products/unique-vintage-1950s-black-yellow-hannah-letterman-cardigan) Right on cue for [back-to-school season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school) and the fictional time that students return to Hogwarts every year, Unique Vintage launched The House Rules Collection, which fuses the well-known [Harry potter houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-collection-2) and colors with retro uniform styles. The collection is full of color-coordinated designs and patterns with a 50s-inspired flare and an expansive size range. In the collection, one of the favorite products is bound to be the Unique Vintage 1950s Letterman Cardigan, each of which boasts a flocked patch to represent the [Slytherin, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hogwarts-house-keycaps). Each of the soft, long-sleeve sweaters has a name like Myrtle, Lily, Pansy or Hannah to reference a beloved female character from the series. The House Rules Collection by Unique Vintage is also full of 50s-style high-waist skirts, Dolores swing dresses and shoes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Unique Vintage's House Rules Collection merges retro uniform styles with Harry Potter house hues, offering a trend for nostalgia-loving consumers. - **Color-coordinated Designs:** Unique Vintage's collection features color-coordinated designs and patterns, providing a trend for matching outfits or statement pieces. - **Character-inspired Products:** The House Rules Collection also offers character-inspired sweaters and dresses, a trend for fans of pop culture fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The retro, color-coordinated and character-inspired trends of Unique Vintage's collection hints at the opportunity for fashion companies to merge nostalgic and pop culture themes with modern designs. - **Retail Industry:** Unique Vintage's House Rules Collection suggests an opportunity for retailers to diversify their products with themed collections that appeal to niche markets. - **Entertainment Industry:** The character-inspired products in Unique Vintage's collection could suggest an opportunity for entertainment companies to partner with fashion brands to create fan apparel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wizard-Themed Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-6.md) - [Inclusive Bewitching Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hocus-pocus-apparel-collection.md) - [Magical Wizard-Themed Bag Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kipling.md) - [Wizardly Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-harry-potter.md) - [Festive Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomspecific-sweater-vests.md) - [Magical Limited-Time Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hogwarts-x-krispy-kreme.md) - [Limited-Edition Film-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-collection.md) - [Expansive Cinematic Clothing Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-x-wicked.md) - [Minimalist Design-Conscious Boot Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-hogwarts-set.md)