# Painted Superhero Jeans These Printed Denim Pants are Inspired by Pop Culture By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-02-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-denim References: [diybypanida](http://diybypanida.com/products/dc-super-heroes-painted-jeans) & [diybypanida](http://diybypanida.com) DIY by Panida is a clothing label that specializes in customized and pop-culture inspired pieces like these [printed denim pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snugfit-denim). Fans of superheroes and comic book imagery will appreciate the brand's customized [DC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection) character jeans that are adorned with a cluster of famous faces. These hand-painted jeans draw inspiration from popular culture and will appeal to fans of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and DC's other roster of heroic characters. When looking to make a bold statement, pair these jeans with a simple white tee and let its vibrant graphics really stand out. These printed pants are high-waisted and feature a light wash that appears vintage and worn out. They are a throwback to the 90s and revive the decade's loud streetwear fads. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop Culture-inspired Fashion:** The trend of incorporating pop culture references in fashion allows brands to tap into the fandom market. - **Customized Printed Clothing:** The rise of customized printed clothing presents an opportunity for brands to offer unique and personalized fashion pieces. - **Nostalgic Streetwear Revival:** The resurgence of 90s streetwear trends creates an innovative space for brands to recreate and modernize retro styles. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can explore new avenues by incorporating popular culture references into their clothing designs. - **Fan Merchandise:** The fan merchandise industry can expand its offerings by collaborating with fashion labels to create customized clothing inspired by beloved characters. - **Print-on-demand Services:** Print-on-demand services can leverage the growing demand for customized printed clothing to provide unique options to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Superhero-Themed Headphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-headphone-stands.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Superhero-Themed Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-x-crocs.md) - [Classic Superhero-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-hungry-for-heroes.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superman-collection.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md)