# Adorable Animated Apparel The 'Kawaii Not?' Dress Would be an Charming Look for a Holiday Party By Ariel Weber | Published 2012-12-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-not-dress References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/fashion/hello-kitty-dress-for-an-adorable-christmas.php) & [modcloth](http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/kawaii-not-dress?utm_source=CJ&utm_medium=CJaffiliate&utm_content=1213newarrivals-product2&utm_campaign=CJ&cj_webid=4003003&cj_affname=VigLink&cj_affid=2470763&cj_linkd=10632182&cj_sid=1vnpbrwpvdp69) Why admire your favorite iconic feline from afar when you can wear her with pride in this adorable 'Kawaii Not?' dress. The [Hello Kitty-inspired dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pero) from Modcloth is a cute strapless dress that comes with a close up Hello Kitty face on the top portion of the dress and a red cotton material on the bottom. The details of the dress include a puffy red bow on her ears, embroidered whiskers and pockets, which add a flavor of practicality to it. It would not only look great dressed up with [heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1) and your shiniest accessories for the next holiday party, but could also double as a Halloween costume when next year's festivities rolls around. For [Hello Kitty lovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-3) young and old, the Kawaii Not? dress is exactly what you need. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebproducts) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animated Fashion:** Incorporating beloved animated characters into fashion can be a successful strategy. - **Practicality in Fashion:** Adding functional elements to clothing while maintaining aesthetic appeal can be a trend to watch. - **Cross-market Appeal:** Creating products that have the potential to appeal to multiple markets, such as both fashion and Halloween costumes, can lead to increased sales and recognition. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can benefit from incorporating popular animated characters into their designs. - **Halloween Costumes:** The Kawaii Not? dress demonstrates the potential for fashionable clothing to be adapted into Halloween costumes, creating opportunities for the costume industry. - **Children's Clothing:** Animated fashion can be particularly appealing to younger consumers and their parents, providing opportunities for companies specialized in children's clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lovable Cartoon Cat Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-and-sanrio.md) - [Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-capsule-2.md) - [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md) - [Festive Cartoon-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-1.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Cartoon Kitty-Themed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-3.md) - [Luxe Cartoon Cat Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-en-bleu.md) - [Iconic Cat Birthday Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-happy-50.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md)