# Newspaper-Printed Pullovers The Paperboy Hipster Sweater Resembles the 1980s Grunge Scene By Erin Fox | Published 2012-11-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperboy-hipster-sweater References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/112169373/1980s-paperboy-hipster-grunge-sweater) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagesweaters1?ref=seller_info) Following New York City's grunge scene in the 1980s can be revived with the [Paperboy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-and-papergirl) Hipster Sweater from [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop). The sweater is made to look vintage as the designer has roughed the wool to authenticate the grunge appeal. The sweater features the New York City's Empire State Building and Paris' Eiffel Tower. The buildings are accompanied by small text surrounding all four sides of the images. The sweater is made to look like a newspaper, however it is comprised of wool. The concept of the sweater is an intriguing feature in itself. Relaying hard hitting news on one's apparel can be an interesting endeavor to explore. The Paperboy Hipster Sweater is a great addition to a vintage wardrobe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Vintage Clothing:** Creating vintage-inspired clothing and accessories presents a disruption opportunity in the fashion industry. - **Wearable Texts:** The intersection of fashion and literature can be explored through wearable text designs that relay important news and information. - **Authenticity-driven Products:** Roughing wool and other materials to authenticate vintage products can lead to disruptive innovations in the fashion and textile industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Exploring vintage, literary and authentic-inspired designs can lead to disruptive innovations in fashion. - **Textile:** The roughing of wool and other materials can birth disruptions that give memorable authenticity to textile products and promote consumer interest. - **Printing:** The ideas behind printing, old news or otherwise, can be fused with fashion for a disruptive and innovative outcome. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Tech Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-holiday-sweater.md) - [Jacket-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fleece-parka.md) - [Classic Fisherman-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafarer-cotton-sweaters.md) - [Typography-Inspired Canadian Sweatshirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okayok.md) - [80s Sweater Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollneck-sweater.md) - [Cozy Versatile Sweater Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-label-2.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Tech Cable Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cable-knit-sweater-vest.md) - [Festive Convertible Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zip-off-holiday-sweater.md)