# Cherry Blossom-Adorned Sportswear Nike Decorates Some Items with Beautiful Sakura Graphics By Amy Duong | Published 2020-03-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-graphics References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/3/nike-air-max-95-premium-black-racer-pink-cu6723-076-release) & [atmos-tokyo](https://www.atmos-tokyo.com/items/cu6723-076) [Nike Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-fleece-reimagined) celebrates the arrival of the Spring season with vibrant sakura graphics -- the cherry blossoms can be seen on the iconic [Air Max 95](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-turquoise) model along with some accompanying apparel as well. The hi-tech sportswear adds to the capsule with the addition of a tee, shorts, and a windbreaker. The pink emblems reference hanami, which is a Japanese tradition where people honor and acknowledge the coming of Spring by keeping an eye out for the captivating blossoming sakura trees. To give the designs a little bit of a twist, Nike Japan pixelates the sakura graphics to embrace a futuristic element as well. The sneakers boast a colorway that blends racer pink with premium black with a slightly clear overlay to allow the cherry blossoms to shine through. Image Credit: atmos Tokyo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sakura-inspired Sportswear:** The fusion of traditional references and technology to produce vibrant and innovative sportswear for the Spring season. - **Pixelated Graphics:** The use of pixelated patterns to create a unique futuristic look and feel to traditional designs. - **Hybrid Colorways:** The creation of a combination of bright and dark colors to create an eye-catching and unique look. ### Where This Applies - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry can adopt the fusion of technology and traditional motives to cater to seasonal and cultural differences. - **Fashion:** The use of pixelated graphics in fashion can create a futuristic appeal to any design, giving a modern touch to traditional art. - **Retail:** Retailers can adopt the use of hybrid colorways to create unique and diverse products that appeal to specific customer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floral-Accented Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-sneaker.md) - [Cherry Blossom-Celebrating Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmos-x-on-cloudmonster-void.md) - [Multi-Color Spring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-90-1.md) - [Holiday-Honoring Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-colorway-1.md) - [Japanese Plant-Inspired Joint Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudmonster-void.md) - [Practical Floral-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-sneakers1.md) - [Bold Spring-Ready Layered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-purple-colorway.md) - [Bold Spring-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fierce-purple.md) - [Floral Cafe Dessert Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-cherry-blossom-collection.md)