# Affordable Cartoon Kids Clothes Forever 21 Rolled Out a New Line of Retro Disney Character Apparel By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-12 | Updated 2018-03-15 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-disney References: [hypekids](https://hypekids.com/2018/3/forever-21-disney-collection-mickey-mouse) & [forever21](http://www.forever21.com/CA/Product/Category.aspx?br=girls&category=girls_main&lang=en-US) Mass clothing brand Forever 21 created a new clothing line for kids in collaboration with [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mickey-mouse-friends-ski), featuring illustrations of retro Disney characters. The brand is known for selling affordable clothes with multiple options in sizes, colors and styles. This new line for young girls features well-known characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Snow White -- printed on the brand's classic t-shirts, sweatshirts, long-sleeved shirts and hoodies. The bright color scheme, soft materials and fun retro designs of this line make each piece a must-have for any kid's wardrobe. With sizes available from toddler to middle school and prices starting at $15 a piece, this new line of [retro Disney character clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-styles) from Forever 21 is affordable and accessible for everyone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Cartoon Clothing:** Other mass clothing brands can create similar partnerships with iconic cartoon brands to create retro-inspired apparel for children. - **Affordable Kidswear:** Brands can emulate Forever 21 by producing fashionable and affordable children's clothing lines. - **Gender-neutral Kids Clothing:** Designers and fashion companies can create unisex or gender-neutral clothing options for children. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mass Market Retail:** Mass market retail stores can capitalize on nostalgic, retro and affordable clothing lines for children to attract consumers. - **Children's Fashion:** Fashion designers and companies can create new and innovative children's clothing collections that appeal to both kids and parents. - **Cartoon Merchandise:** Iconic cartoon brands can expand their merchandise lines through collaborations and partnerships with clothing brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Cartoon-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-1.md) - [Wintry Disney Ski Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mickey-mouse-friends-ski.md) - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md) - [Lovable Cartoon Cat Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-and-sanrio.md) - [Cartoon Duck-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-x-karl-lagerfeld.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Performance Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-x-lululemon.md) - [Cozy Cartoon-Themed Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pleasing-3.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-eats-1.md) - [QSR Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonaldland-clothing-line.md)