# Villainous Accessories The Joker Bow Tie by Colette is Part of the DC Comics 75th Anniversary By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-06-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joker-bow-tie References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/06/02/alexis-mabille-x-dc-comics-joker-bow-tie/alexis-mabille-x-dc-comics-joker-bow-tie-03/) & [colette.fr](http://www.colette.fr/#/eshop/article/11421650/alexis-mabille-x-dc-comics/717/) If you plan on being the belle of the ball at the next ComicCon, then pull a collared shirt out of your dad’s closet and throw on the Joker bow tie. This villainous fashion accessory is a part of the DC Comics-themed attire by Colette to commemorate DC’s 75th anniversary. The Joker bow tie is pretty freaky, seeing that its piercing eyes seem to be plotting your demise. Perhaps they're pondering, "Why so serious-ly dressed?" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Villainous Fashion:** Opportunity for designer collaborations with comic book franchises to create villain-inspired fashion accessories. - **Retro Design:** Retro-inspired designs from past comic book eras can be modernized to appeal to nostalgia and vintage fashion enthusiasts. - **Pop-culture Commemoration:** Opportunity for fashion and accessory designers to create limited edition collections to commemorate significant pop-culture events and milestones. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers can collaborate with comic book franchises to create unique and fashionable accessories inspired by iconic villains and heroes. - **Entertainment Industry:** The success of comic books and their affiliated media can be capitalized on through limited-edition merchandise collections to commemorate significant anniversaries and events. - **Collectibles Industry:** The use of nostalgia can be leveraged to create a market for collectible items that commemorate significant pop-culture events and moments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Villain-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-kith.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Villainous Mobile Device Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-villains-x-casetify.md) - [Sinister Comic Series Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-goblin-helmet.md) - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-asics.md) - [Halloween-Themed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-halloween-jewelry.md)