# Bizarre Food-Themed Shirts The 'Psychic Curry T-shirt' is a Realistic Print of Japanese Curry By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychic-curry-tshirt References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2016/08/11/japanese-curry-rice-t-shirt/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [tanuki.thebase.in](http://tanuki.thebase.in/items/3967531) There are people who like a nice curry now and then, and then there are those who love it so much that they would dress up like it, and the 'Psychic Curry T-shirt' is for those who fall into the latter category. The newly released piece of [food fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-onigiri-purse) from Japanese clothing company Tanuki is covered in a photo-realistic print of a [traditional Japanese curry dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roti-with-thai-red-curry) with a fleecy white breast pocket that looks like a hunk of rice. The [curry emblazoned](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-thaistyle-red-curry) on the Psychic Curry T-shirt is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. Most often served with potatoes, carrots, and a ball of rice, as the shirt depicts, the dish made its way west during the British colonial period in India as a result of dealings with the Japanese Emperor Meiji. In recognition of those historical roots, consumers can now wear their favorite dish with pride. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Food-themed Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create realistic prints of popular dishes on clothing. - **Japanese Curry Culture:** Opportunity to explore the popularity of Japanese curry as a trendy food item. - **Cultural Historical Fashion:** Opportunity to incorporate historical roots into modern fashion designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the trend of food-themed apparel. - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and food brands can leverage the popularity of Japanese curry to create new products or marketing campaigns. - **Heritage Clothing:** Clothing brands can use historical influences to create unique and culturally-relevant fashion items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Burger Branded Button-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbh.md) - [Craveable Dumpling-Centric Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chubby-dumpling.md) - [Curry-Topped French Fry Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-shop-curry-pizza.md) - [Sauce-Proof Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauce-proof-shirts.md) - [Microwaveable Katsu Curry Rices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilda-limited-edition-katsu-curry-rice.md) - [Thai Cuisine Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-curry-menu.md) - [Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-to-order.md) - [Curry-Flavored Frozen Fish Fingers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-shop-curry.md) - [Stain-Celebrating Restaurant Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-and-rosas-thai.md)