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Sanrio and A Bathing Ape Collaborate for a Collection

— August 14, 2009 — Fashion
On the heels of their previously popular collections and the joint pop up shop, A Bathing Ape and Sanrio recently unveiled a full line from their capsule collection.

This line features a variety of the Sanrio characters with A Bathing Ape’s Baby Milo character. Both companies have a very loyal fan base who collect their items.

In my opinion, these A Bathing Ape and Sanrio collaborations will likely keep selling strong for a while.

Implications - Consumers are looking for items that combine two different brands together. Products that feature a collaboration appeal to a wider audience than those which only feature one.

Trend Themes

  1. Brand Collaborations — Opportunity for businesses to collaborate with other brands to create unique and appealing products.
  2. Collectible Merchandise — Growing demand for limited edition and exclusive items that appeal to dedicated fan bases.
  3. Cross-brand Fan Base Extension — Potential to attract new customers by combining the fan bases of two popular brands.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion — Fashion brands can explore collaborations with other brands to create unique clothing lines.
  2. Toys and Collectibles — Opportunity for toy companies to collaborate with popular brands to create collectible merchandise.
  3. Licensing and Intellectual Property — Companies specializing in licensing and intellectual property can facilitate collaborations between brands.
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