# 80's Toy Fashion The JCDC LEGO Collection is Do-It-Yourself Fun By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jcdc-lego-cellection References: [thecoolhunter.net](http://www.thecoolhunter.net/article/detail/1645/jc-de-castelbajac-lego-inspired) & [jc-de-castelbajac](http://www.jc-de-castelbajac.com/) Everything that was old is new again (except for George Hamilton, no matter how much you tan, you can never reverse the clock). 80’s references are abound these days, and the JCDC LEGO Collection is bringing back the rad [build-it-yourself vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nintendo-game-boy). This is an actual fashion line that uses [LEGO pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-x-nike-air-max-95-neon) as both items of clothing and as a building block for fun. From [hats to dress patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonaldland-clothing-line), to everything in between, the JCDC LEGO Collection really knows how to take a theme and run with it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to tap into the nostalgia trend, offering clothing that incorporates vintage elements. - **Collaborative Design:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with popular toy brands, creating unique fashion collections that merge playfulness and creativity. - **Customizable Clothing:** Opportunity to create clothing lines that allow customers to personalize and customize their garments using modular components. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage the popularity of nostalgia and toys to create unique collections that resonate with consumers. - **Toy:** Toy brands can explore collaborations with fashion designers to create new products that merge fashion and play. - **DIY:** The DIY industry can incorporate fashion elements into their products, providing consumers with an opportunity to express their creativity through clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Building Block Footwear Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-air-jordan-11.md) - [Building Block-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-x-room-copenhagen.md) - [Race-Inspired Puzzle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-the-thrill.md) - [Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo.md) - [Building-Block-Inspired Bag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herschel-x-lego.md) - [Building Block Window Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-lego-christmas-display.md) - [Brick-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-clog1.md) - [Retro-Inspired Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-atari-2600.md) - [Nightclub Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-jazz-club.md)