# Galactic Beach Towels This Star Trek Beach Towel Celebrates the ‘Mirror, Mirror’ Episode By M | Published 2014-07-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-beach-towel References: [boingboing.net](http://boingboing.net/2014/07/10/star-trek-mirror-mirror-beach.html) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/19fa/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=4186622) If you’re planning on hitting the beach this summer, geek out and grab a Star Trek Beach Towel to keep you high and dry after frolicking in the waves. This Star Trek Beach Towel by Think Geek offers fans of the hit [sci-fi space show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magellan-automatic-star-trek-warp-speed) the chance to cozy on up next to Spock’s sculpted good looks. This towel features a symmetrical poster of the ‘Mirror, Mirror’ episode designed by Juan Ortiz. The iconic episode stars Captain Kirk being replaced with his evil counterpart in a parallel universe. Ortiz’s poster features a retro design complete with a mirrored image of Spock and his evil doppelgänger in an orange and yellow color scheme. The colors are bright and bold, making them perfect for a [summer beach towel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steele-canvas-1). Pick one of these Trekkie towels up next time you go to the beach. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 13% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sci-fi Merchandise:** There is an increasing trend of sci-fi merchandise like Star Trek beach towels as people continue to geek out on their favorite shows. - **Retro Designs:** Retro designs like Juan Ortiz's poster featuring Captain Kirk and Spock's evil doppelganger hold disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. - **Geek Culture Fashion:** The rise of geek culture produces opportunities for fashion industries to cater to a growing community of people who want to express themselves through their fandom. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion Retailers can tap into the anime, sci-fi, and video gaming fandoms by collaborating with creators and selling merchandise like beach towels. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can take advantage of the growing trend of sci-fi merchandise to create fabrics, designs, and materials that cater to pop culture fandom. - **Media and Entertainment:** Opportunities exist for media and entertainment industries in creating merchandise like Juan Ortiz's poster and going beyond the typical film and TV merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Graphic Beach Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-terry-beach-towel.md) - [Eco-Conscious Beach Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiveadrift.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Virtual Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roddenberry-archive.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-inspired-yacht.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-discovery-flash-drives.md) - [Sci-Fi Bath Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bath-soap.md) - [Sci-Fi Film Franchise Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picard-tea-cup-set.md) - [Drainable Summer Beach Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steele-canvas-1.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Themed Dart Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfleet-phaser-blaster.md)