# Heroine Gamer Shirts Let the World Know You're a Tough Gamer with the Self-Rescuing Princess Tee By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-09-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfrescuing-princess References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/c3d2/?cpg=wnrss) The self-rescuing princess tee is perfect for the women who don't need a man to save them. If you grew up playing Super Mario, you know all too well that Princess Peach is a damsel in distress and needs Mario to save her from the mean Bowser. This all-black tee is a message to the world that you can save yourself. This shirt is definitely empowering as it shows that even if you're a girly-girl princess you still don't need to be rescued. The shirt is pretty minimalist in design as it's a plain black tee with a little crown and 'self-respecting princess' written in a fun, blue font. The next time you go to games night, wear this shirt and show everyone what a great player you are and win the game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Empowerment Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry to create more empowering apparel for women. - **Gender-inclusive Gaming:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry to create more diverse and inclusive portrayals of female characters. - **Minimalist Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design industry to create minimalist and empowering graphic designs for clothing. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry to create more empowering apparel for women. - **Gaming:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry to create more diverse and inclusive portrayals of female characters. - **Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design industry to create minimalist and empowering graphic designs for clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Regal Adventure Game Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-princess-peach-showtime.md) - [Platforming Game Spin-Offs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/princess-peach-showtime.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Playing Card-Themed Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-5.md) - [Pink Tonal Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-2.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10th-anniversary.md) - [Video Game-Themed Canned Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boss-coffee-legend-of-coffees-origin.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Streetwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-marvel-x-capcom-collection.md)