This Apparel Line Combines Pop Culture and Pokemon to Create Hilarious Puns
Charlotte Joyce Kidd — August 5, 2015 — Pop Culture
References: rageon
Using design site RageOn!, user Pokepuns has created a line of Pokemon apparel and accessories.
The tank tops, hoodies and mugs each combine a phrase from modern pop culture with a Pokemon character to create a silly pun. Charmander plus "Turn down for what" becomes "Burn down for what." Poliwag is "Poli-swag." Each item is decorated with a colorful scene featuring the Pokemon in question. A selection from this Pokemon pun apparel would make an excellent gift for the pop culture-conscious Pokemon fan with a sense of humor.
Throwbacks to popular 90s shows are appearing everywhere in clothing design, especially appealing to millennial nostalgia. Pokepun's Pokemon pun apparel puts a fresh spin on this idea by combining it with the influence of recent music and culture.
The tank tops, hoodies and mugs each combine a phrase from modern pop culture with a Pokemon character to create a silly pun. Charmander plus "Turn down for what" becomes "Burn down for what." Poliwag is "Poli-swag." Each item is decorated with a colorful scene featuring the Pokemon in question. A selection from this Pokemon pun apparel would make an excellent gift for the pop culture-conscious Pokemon fan with a sense of humor.
Throwbacks to popular 90s shows are appearing everywhere in clothing design, especially appealing to millennial nostalgia. Pokepun's Pokemon pun apparel puts a fresh spin on this idea by combining it with the influence of recent music and culture.
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Apparel - Creating clothing and accessories with a humorous twist on pop culture references, demonstrates a potential for creating engaging and shareable products.
2. Nostalgia Fashion - As the millennial customer base continues to age, there is an opportunity to build off of nostalgia and create products that incorporate current cultural trends.
3. Customizable Designs - The use of design sites such as RageOn!, that allow individuals to create and share their own designs presents the potential for the creation of unique and personalized products.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - Apparel companies have an opportunity to design and market clothing that appeals to millennial nostalgia and incorporates the latest cultural trends.
2. Gifts and Novelty - The Pokepuns line demonstrates the potential for creating quirky, humorous gifts that are shareable across social media platforms.
3. E-commerce and Retail - The increasing popularity of design sites such as RageOn!, illustrates the potential for e-commerce business models that allow for customizable designs and personalization.
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