# Urban Anime Illustrations Nss Magazine Portrayed Pokémon Sporting Fashionable Streetwear Brands By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-07-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streetwear-brands References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/07/15/pokemon-streetwear/) & [nssmag](http://www.nssmag.com/en/fashion/8878/pokemon-wear-streetwear) Marcello Pisano, the graphic designer of Nss magazine, celebrated the recent rise of [Pokémon Go's popularity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-go-1) by reimagining the iconic creatures wearing some of the best in streetwear brands. The magazine shows characters like Pikachu, Blastoise and Charmander modeling the [urban clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yu-yu-hakusho-x-graniph) -- showing off the Fall/Winter collections from high-end streetwear brands like MISBHV, Off-White, Vetements, GCDS and Gosha Rubchinskiy. The resulting representations give the characters a fresh attitude that comes with their newly appointed urban styles. Pikachu is depicted with a black Vetements hat and hoodie, sporting a cool wink and a silver chain. Meanwhile, Charmander's orange aura is complemented by a vibrant MISBHV piece and Squirtle wears an elaborate pair of sunglasses and an oversized Gosha Rubchinskiy tee. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anime Streetwear Fashion:** The fusion of anime and streetwear provides opportunities to create new fashion lines that cater to a millennial audience. - **Virtual Reality Fashion Shows:** Augmented reality technology can enhance fashion shows by allowing virtual models to showcase clothing lines. - **Animated Brand Collaborations:** Collaborating with popular anime brands provides opportunities for fashion companies to reach new markets and expand their reach. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of anime streetwear fashion to capture the attention of tech-savvy millennials. - **Virtual Reality Industry:** The virtual reality industry can tap into the trend of virtual fashion shows to enhance the customer experience and increase engagement. - **Anime Industry:** The anime industry can collaborate with fashion brands to find innovative ways to showcase their characters and reach new audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Fashion Anime Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-x-frgmt-x-pokmon-collection.md) - [Anime Game-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-trading-card-game.md) - [Anime-Inspired Lifestyle Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackmilk-1.md) - [Opulent Anime Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-4.md) - [Indian-Inspired Cartoon Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-go-1.md) - [Cozy Anime-Inspired Sleepwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-sleep-apps.md) - [Anime Anniversary Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-30th-anniversary.md) - [Bedazzled Anime Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-ice-x-pokmon.md) - [Vibrant Anime-Themed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-x-pokmon.md)