# Amphibian Attire Jean Charles de Castelbajac Creates a Kermit the Frog Sweater By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-charles-de-castelbajacs-kermit References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/08/jean-charles-de-castelbajac-kermit-knit-sweaters/) & [colette.fr](http://www.colette.fr/#/eshop/article/186549/j-c-de-castelbajac/91/) Jean Charles de Castelbajac is well known in fashion scenes for his use of youthful themes like [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-x-nike-air-max-95-neon) and [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-x-karl-lagerfeld) in his collections. Kermit the Frog is featured in Jean Charles de Castelbajac's latest offering. There are two different offerings available in the Kermit the Frog line. The first is his portrait on the side of a black sweater, while the second juxtaposes the portrait on a grey argyle sweater. **Implications** - These clothing choices are fun-filled and surprisingly stylish. The [oversized knit sweater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear) has taken over the fashion world, and these cartoon-themed sweaters from de Castelbajac take the rise of the 'ugly sweater phenomenon' one step further. Comfortable and cool in its own way, the Kermit the Frog line is a must-have in any wardrobe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Cartoon-themed Sweaters:** A trend in fashion featuring oversized knit sweaters with brightly colored cartoon characters on them. - **Ugly Sweater Phenomenon:** A playful trend in fashion where 'ugly' or quirky knit sweaters are worn as a statement piece. - **Youthful Themed Fashion Collections:** A trend in fashion where designers incorporate childhood themes and icons into their collections for a youthful and playful touch. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** A clothing industry that can innovate by incorporating youthful themes and cartoon characters into their collections to appeal to a younger audience and to create fun and innovative statement pieces. - **Knitwear Industry:** An industry that can disrupt by creating larger knitwear pieces to follow the trend of oversized clothing while incorporating fun and colorful designs. - **Toy Industry:** An industry that can collaborate with fashion designers in creating collections featuring popular childhood themes and icons to create unique and innovative designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Kids Show Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-sesame-street-collection.md) - [Creature-Themed Amphibian Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esenes-worldwide-frog-clogs.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Cartoon Duck-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-x-karl-lagerfeld.md) - [Luxe Cartoon-Adorned Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonmin.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Frog Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frog-clog.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md)