# Artistic Co-Branded Jackets The KAWS x Mira Mikati Varisty Jacket Displays KAWS' Eccentric Artwork By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mira-mikati References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/10/mira-mikati-kaws-jacket) & [colette.fr](http://www.colette.fr/blouson-jk07-x-kaws-blue-multi.html?currency=USD) Designer Mira Mikati partnered with New York-based artist [KAWS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-x-uniqlo-winter-2025) to create an eccentric varsity jacket for the fall and winter seasons. The KAWS x Mira Mikati jacket is a sleek street style garment featuring KAWS' dynamic and eye-catching artwork. This varsity jacket is a definite fall/winter statement piece as it bears [KAWS' signature aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-x-kaws). Always one to utilize bold colors, cartoon prints and a graffiti style, KAWS adds a variety of fun graphics, which accent the jacket's blue sleeves and striped collar. The jacket also features silk print and embroidery, which adds a subtle touch of elegance to this streetwear item. The KAWS x Mira Mikati jacket is a limited edition item and is exclusively sold through Colette. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Co-branded Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with artists and designers to produce statement pieces that merge fashion with art. - **Streetwear Art:** Emerging trend of incorporating unique and eye-catching artistic elements in streetwear clothing. - **Limited Edition Collaborations:** Growing trend of releasing limited edition clothing collections by partnering with specific artists or designers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion industry can build partnerships with artists and designers to create unique, attention-grabbing pieces that set them apart from competitors. - **Art Industry:** Art industry can collaborate with fashion designers to incorporate their art into clothing and reach a wider audience. - **Retail Industry:** Retail industry can benefit from limited edition collaborations as an effective marketing strategy to increase brand awareness and generate buzz. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art-Driven Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-x-uniqlo-winter-2025.md) - [Pop Art Creative Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-warhol-ut.md) - [Statement Jacket Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cult-gaia-x-raxxy.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Cashmere Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-2.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Wool Varsity Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-varsity-jackets.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Seasonal Collegiate Varsity Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superdry-varsity.md)