# Gaming Girlfriend Fashion Super Mario Brothers Teach You How to Get Women By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-brothers-life-lessons References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/money-power-woman-mario-shirt/) & [splitreason](http://www.splitreason.com/product/761#) Many might have seen the Super Mario Brothers Nintendo game as a useless pastime that simply provided a source of entertainment. However, the t-shirt pictured above seems to be proving us all wrong. The 'Money Power Woman' tee from Split Reason uses Super Mario characters to get across their important message: “First you get the money, then you get the power, then you get the woman.” **Implications** - With the idea of games pertaining to geeks, consumers are looking for items that paint a different picture of the technologically integrated. Products that announce a hipper customer appeal to shoppers who want to stay attractive despite their unattractive tendencies. Developing these items could help a company speak to an audience that is usually not integrated with fashion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Geek-chic Fashion:** Opportunity to develop fashion items that appeal to geeky consumers and challenge stereotypes. - **Tech-inspired Accessories:** Potential for creating accessories that blend technology and fashion to appeal to a hipper customer base. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Opportunity to leverage nostalgic gaming elements to create unique and appealing fashion products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can tap into the geek-chic trend by offering clothing and accessories that cater to geeky consumers. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can explore partnerships with fashion brands to create unique and nostalgic merchandise. - **Tech Accessories:** Tech accessory companies can incorporate gaming themes into their products to attract a trendy customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Family-Friendly Gamer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-clothing-line.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Playing Card-Themed Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-5.md) - [Video Game Travel Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items.md) - [Video Game Refreshment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suntory-x-super-mario.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10th-anniversary.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md)