# Rapper-Designed Polka Dot Apparel Golf Wang Released Another Playfully-Decorated Collection By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-dot-apparel References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/10/golf-wang-polka-dot-collection-2016) & [golfwang](http://golfwang.com/) Just a short while ago, Tyler, the Creator's Golf Wang fashion label dropped its Fall/Winter collection for 2016 with a vibrant lookbook to go along with it -- now, its back with a selection of polka dot apparel. Like the other releases from Golf Wang, the latest collection is made up of [child-like prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel) and unconventional combinations -- with button-ups, pants, hoodies, boxers, socks all carrying the playful look, in addition to a flat cap hat. With this, Golf Wang's latest takes a color pallet that looks like it might be found on a set of pajamas that a cartoon character might wear and translates it into streetwear -- making for a selection of polka dot apparel that'll inevitably stand out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Child-like Prints:** Opportunity for apparel brands to explore playful and unconventional designs targeting younger demographics. - **Unconventional Combinations:** Opportunity for fashion designers to experiment with unexpected pairings of patterns and colors in their collections. - **Streetwear Adaptation:** Opportunity for streetwear brands to incorporate whimsical and cartoon-inspired prints into their clothing lines. ### Where This Applies - **Apparel:** Innovative and unique prints can help apparel brands differentiate themselves and attract niche markets. - **Fashion Design:** Exploring boundary-pushing combinations of patterns and colors can spark creativity and inspire new design directions. - **Streetwear:** Infusing streetwear with playful prints and child-like elements can create a unique brand identity and appeal to a younger demographic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streetwear Collaboration Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-wang-x-supreme.md) - [Album Merch Capsule Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dont-tap-the-glass.md) - [Colorful Luggage Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luggage-collab.md) - [Artist-Inspired Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyler-the-creator.md) - [Collaboration Canned Tea Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arizona-iced-tea-and-golf-wang.md) - [Golf-Centric Fashionable Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-capsule.md) - [Streetwear-Style Golf Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callaway.md) - [Golf Polo Color Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radmor-golf.md) - [Tortoise-Acetate Hair Picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-pick.md)