# Scholastic Kidcore Fashion INU INU's School Supply Shirt Embraces a Childlike Aesthetic for Adults By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-06-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-supply-shirt References: [inuinu](http://inuinu.com/collections/new/products/pre-order-cute-stationary-shirt?variant=22827977863) INU INU's school supply shirt celebrates [Kidcore's recent rise in popularity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youthfocused-fashion-brand). The childlike fashion aesthetic has been embraced by adult audiences and is the inspiration behind this [scholastic clothing item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform). Accented with a vivid print of graph paper, pens, a stapler and other classroom essentials, this fun top is guaranteed to garner attention. Staying true to INU INU's playful aesthetic, the clothing item combines a unique design with vivid colors and an affordable price tag. The Millennial retailer specializes in expressive apparel that rejects minimalism, instead referencing [youth subcultures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-fall) that are ruling the Internet. This specific piece may be hard to pull off for some but makes an exciting statement when paired with simpler items like monochromatic separates that allow for its print to take center stage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Kidcore Fashion:** Embrace the childlike aesthetic for adults and create playful and expressive apparel. - **Youth Subcultures Reference:** Reject minimalism and reference youth subcultures that are ruling the Internet in your apparel designs. - **Affordable Statement Pieces:** Create affordable clothing items that make an exciting statement and allow the print to take center stage. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Explore the potential market for kidcore fashion and expressive apparel that appeals to adult audiences. - **Online Retail:** Tap into the rising popularity of kidcore fashion and youth subculture references as an online retailer. - **Graphic Design:** Design bold and vivid prints that depict classroom essentials and cater to the growing demand for expressive clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Back-to-School Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-backtoschool.md) - [Back-To-School Wardrobe Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-kids.md) - [Uniform-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school.md) - [Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-styles.md) - [Youthful Corporate-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-corporate-edit.md) - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md) - [High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erl-2.md) - [Nostalgic School Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staples-pep-rally.md) - [Youth-Focused Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youthfocused-fashion-brand.md)