# Cartoon Basketball Apparel This Retro Space Jam Clothing Celebrates the Film's 20th Anniversary By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-12-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-jam-clothing References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/12/forever-21-space-jam-collection) & [forever21](http://www.forever21.com/Product/Category.aspx?br=f21&category=promo-space-jam) In order to mark the 20th year since the 1990's classic was released on screen, Forever 21 is launching a series of Space Jam clothing. Each of the pieces features [bold graphics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-collection), which show the [cartoon characters in action](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-and-morty-basketball). In reference to the time of the film's release, a red pullover is covered in a subtle tie-dye pattern. Three of the main characters are featured on the front and back of the piece, with the Tasmanian Devil and Bugs Bunny posing with a basketball in their arms, as Daffy Duck leans with attitude. Another pullover features the Monstars in black and white, with the Tasmanian Devil tearing through the image in color. Also included in the Space Jam clothing series is a tee that features the same character smashing a glass basketball net and another that that shows a few more members of the "TUNE SQUAD." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nostalgic Clothing Lines:** Opportunities to create and market lines of clothing that tap into the nostalgia of popular movies or TV shows from the past. - **Cartoon Sports Apparel:** Opportunities to create clothing lines with cartoon characters playing a variety of sports. - **Sports Movie Themed Clothing:** Opportunities to create clothing lines that are inspired by popular sports movies from the past. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion & Clothing Industry:** Opportunities for fashion designers and clothing manufacturers to create and market nostalgic clothing lines. - **Sports Apparel Industry:** Opportunities to create a niche market of sports apparel for fans of popular movies or TV shows from the past. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunities to collaborate with fashion designers and clothing manufacturers to release clothing lines that are inspired by popular movies or TV shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paranormal Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journal-standard-2.md) - [Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-x-disney.md) - [Science Fiction Sports Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spalding-x-stranger-things.md) - [Sci-Fi Show-Themed Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spalding-1.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Anime Sports Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-x-nba.md) - [Basketball-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draftkings-artist-series.md) - [Luxury Basketball-Themed Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-series.md) - [Anime-Themed Sports Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-x-nba.md)