# Painting-Inspired Sporty Hoodies Hayley Elsaesser Unveils a Raptors Renaissance Sweater By Amy Duong | Published 2019-05-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raptors-renaissance References: [hayleyelsaesser](https://www.hayleyelsaesser.com/collections/hayleys-top-picks/products/raptors-renaissance-hoodie) In the midst of the high energy prior to the highly-anticipated NBA Finals, Hayley Elsaesser unveils a [Raptors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vince-carter) Renaissance hoodie as a playful way to appeal to Raptors fans. The hoodie is a standard menswear fit and arrives in three colorway options of either pink, black, or white as the foundation. The silhouette features details including a drawstring incorporated at the neckline, a double lined hood, armhole seams, and shoulders. The front of the hoodie showcases this season's [Raptors players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-x-nba) including Jeremy Lin, Kyle Lowry, Kawhi Leonard, and more. It is reimagined in a [renaissance painting style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-collection), playfully adorning Leonard with angel wings as his teammates surround him to imitate the iconic shot that brought them into the Eastern finals. The graphic is surrounded by a golden frame print and dates in Roman numerals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sports-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create sporty apparel that celebrates teams and players in a unique and artistic way. - **Personalized Fan Merchandise:** Potential for businesses to offer customizable sports merchandise that allows fans to showcase their support for their favorite team or player in a creative way. - **Renaissance-inspired Graphics:** Emerging trend of incorporating renaissance-style art into modern fashion designs, offering a unique and visually appealing aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of combining sports and art to create innovative and eye-catching clothing options for sports fans. - **Sports Merchandise:** Businesses specializing in sports merchandise can explore new avenues by incorporating personalized and artistically designed products for fans. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage the popularity of sports to create renaissance-inspired graphics for clothing, accessories, and other products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Basketball-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draftkings-artist-series.md) - [Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-allstar-collection-1.md) - [Athlete-Honoring Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-2.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Premium Team-Specific Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-7-apparel.md) - [Understated V-Neck Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimono-hoodie.md) - [Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round21.md) - [Cultural Sports Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-series-collection.md) - [Anime Sports Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-x-nba.md)