# Iconic 80s Character Costumes This Marty McFly T-Shirt is a Fun Tribute to an Iconic Character By Angela Rajic | Published 2014-02-06 | Updated 2014-02-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marty-mcfly References: [geekologie](http://geekologie.com/2014/02/martys-outfit-from-back-to-the-future-pr.php) & [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/style-and-gear/marty-mcflys-outfit-on-a-t-shirt/) This [graphic t-shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stand-by-me) sports a replica print worn by actor Michael J. Fox when he played protagonist Marty McFly in the sci-fi classic Back to the Future. The t-shirt features a denim jacket over a buttoned up plaid shirt tucked into jeans and, of course, McFly’s iconic red puffy vest. This iconic outfit was imprinted in the minds of a generation of youth who saw the film and its sequels in the 80s. This Marty McFly T-Shirt is a great way to dress up like your favorite [science fiction hero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers) with ease and speed. This shirt is a great piece of memorabilia for fans of the franchise and its iconic characters and costumes, especially with the recent resurgence of Michael J. Fox on television and the announcement of a Back to the Future musical. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nostalgia-inspired Fashion:** With the popularity of iconic 80s character costumes, there is an opportunity for designers to create more pieces that cater to consumers' nostalgia for past pop culture moments. - **Celebrity-inspired Clothing:** By creating replicas of clothing items worn by famous actors in well-known films, brands can tap into the fandom and loyalty of these actors' fan bases. - **Franchise-specific Merchandise:** As the Back to the Future franchise continues to hold a strong cultural relevance, there is an opportunity for brands to create merchandise specific to this beloved movie series. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Designers can capitalize on the nostalgic trend and design more clothing pieces inspired by iconic 80s character costumes. - **Entertainment/movie Merchandising:** Brands can create more replica clothing items from famous films to cater to the fandom of these movies and their actors. - **Online Retail:** Online retailers can offer a wider selection of Back to the Future merchandise for fans dedicated to the iconic film series. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md) - [Global Guitar Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-x-michael-j-fox.md) - [Sci-Fi Film Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-the-future-menu.md) - [Paranormal Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journal-standard-2.md) - [Retro Calculator Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ca500webf.md) - [Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes.md) - [Cinematic Film-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stand-by-me.md) - [Retro Cinema Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-delorean-popcorn.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md)