# Cartoon Mashup Apparel The Simpsons x Hello Kitty Collection Offers the Best of Two Cult Classics By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-08-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simpsons-x-hello-kitty References: [chiclaunches](http://chiclaunches.com/hello-kitty-simpsons-collection/) & [chipchick](http://www.chipchick.com/2015/08/simpsons-x-hello-kitty-fashion-mashup-never-knew-wanted.html) Featuring the best of both cult worlds, The Simpsons x Hello Kitty collection is a fashionable mashup of two iconic animations. Juxtaposing the [kawaii style of Hello Kitty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-x-rams) with the grit and crass of The Simpsons cast, this collection is made for multifaceted fashion fans. The Simpsons x Hello Kitty collection features five pieces of magnificent mashup style. Lovers of both cartoons can shop a cozy red cardigan featuring motifs of Hello Kitty and Bart Simpson or fool the masses with a reversible tee featuring Hello Kitty eating Homer's doughnut on the front while on the other side the dimwitted Homer chows down on one of Hello Kitty's apples. [Created by Sanrio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-social-social-club-sanrio), The Simpsons x Hello Kitty collection stylishly brings the Kitty clan to the offbeat city of Springfield. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mashup Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate and create mashup collections that combine two popular cultural icons, appealing to fans of both. - **Iconic Animation Collaborations:** Collaborating with iconic animations allows brands to tap into existing fan bases and create unique and highly sought-after merchandise. - **Multifaceted Fashion Fans:** Catering to fashion fans with diverse interests and tastes opens up opportunities for brands to design collections that appeal to multiple niche markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore collaborations between different cultural icons to create unique and appealing collections. - **Media and Entertainment:** The media and entertainment industry can leverage the popularity of cult classic animations to create merchandise and expand their reach to new audiences. - **Licensing and Merchandising:** The licensing and merchandising industry can identify opportunities to license and create mashup products that combine popular cultural properties, increasing sales and brand recognition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon Mashup Qsr Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-tmnt.md) - [Lovable Cartoon Cat Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-and-sanrio.md) - [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md) - [Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-capsule-2.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Character Sporty Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-x-rams.md) - [Cartoon Brand Snack Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-x-pringles-collection.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Tea Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-blend-x-hello-kitty.md)