# Cartoon Cat T-Shirt Collaborations Hello Kitty and BAPE Made a New Summer-Ready T-Shirt By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-04-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summerready-tshirt References: [hypekids](https://hypekids.com/2018/4/hello-kitty-bape-baby-milo-sanrio-t-shirt-los-angeles-kids-adults-release-date) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BhJwEvJhgjX/?taken-by=bape_us) Baby Milo from popular streetwear company BAPE teamed up with [Hello Kitty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-capsule-2) on a new summer-ready t-shirt, pairing both characters in a fun and exciting illustration. The new shirt comes in either black or white, exclusively sold at the [BAPE Los Angeles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki) store. Available in sizes for both kids and adults, the new shirts are made in a comfortable cotton to be a new favorite for everyone. The illustration features both characters wearing cool red sunglasses, both brand's logos with classic Hello Kitty bows and the location where each shirt is made: Los Angeles. The new Hello Kitty and Baby Milo summer-ready t-shirt will be available in store soon for a limited time, starting at $11. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Character Collaboration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore partnerships between popular characters to create unique products and attract a broader audience. - **Streetwear X Cartoon:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge streetwear fashion with beloved cartoon characters to create trendy and sought-after merchandise. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer limited edition merchandise that creates a sense of urgency and exclusivity among consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion/apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate bold and unexpected collaborations to create unique fashion pieces that appeal to a wide range of consumers. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on popular cartoon characters to create innovative merchandise that caters to fans and collectors. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create limited edition merchandise that drives foot traffic to stores and generates excitement among customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-capsule-2.md) - [Lovable Cartoon Cat Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-and-sanrio.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki.md) - [Singer-Collaborative Cartoon Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruno-mars-and-hello-kitty.md) - [Festive Cartoon-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-1.md) - [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Cat Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-1.md) - [Cartoon Cat-Themed Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-2.md) - [Holiday Character Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-social-social-club-sanrio.md)