# Cartoon Fashion Fusion Ads Pink Panther Co-Stars in ICB S/S ‘09 Campaign By Ayman | Published 2009-04-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-panther-icb-s-s-09-ads References: [fashiontography.blogspot](http://fashiontography.blogspot.com/2009/04/ali-stephens-icb-terry-richardson.html) & [icb-brand](http://www.icb-brand.com/) Model Ali Stephens shares the spotlight with the world-famous [Pink Panther](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youthfocused-fashion-brand) in the new ICB Spring/Summer 2009 ad campaign. The ads were shot by Terry Richardson, and as the copy suggests, they show that the ICB girl loves the Pink Panther. We've been seeing a whole lot of animation crossover into fashion editorials and ad campaigns. Maybe it's because a [cartoon character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-spongebob-squarepants-collection) has less of a diva attitude than a model? **Implications** - Businesses that incorporate popular and iconic objects in their marketing schemes will find themselves attracting large numbers of clients. Consumers are immediately drawn to the products with which they share a sense of familiarity. Businesses that utilize iconic images or personalities will be perceived as highly approachable and pop culturally savvy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashion and Animation Crossover:** Fashion brands can leverage the popularity of animated characters by incorporating them into their ad campaigns, attracting a larger customer base. - **Iconic Marketing:** Businesses that incorporate popular and iconic objects in their marketing schemes will find themselves attracting large numbers of clients. - **Pop Cultural Savviness:** Businesses that utilize iconic images or personalities will be perceived as highly approachable and pop culturally savvy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can utilize animation crossover to create innovative ad campaigns and attract a broader customer base. - **Marketing:** Iconic marketing can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to attract more customers and stand out in a crowded market. - **Advertising:** The use of iconic images and personalities in ad campaigns presents an opportunity for businesses to connect with consumers and showcase their pop cultural savviness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Cat-Starred Watch Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-bang-watch.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freizeit.md) - [Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-capsule-2.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-styles.md) - [Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-squarepants-capsule.md)