# Sushi-Themed Bandanas Kapital's Unusual Accessories Feature a Series of Colorful Surreal Graphics By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-11-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushithemed References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/10/kapital-graphic-bandana-2016-fw) & [shop.havenshop](http://shop.havenshop.ca/collections/kapital/) A creative label that's based out of Japan, Kaptial added to its offerings with a selection of sushi-themed bandanas that function well as either a statement accessory or a small tapestry. Although some of the designs are a little more subtle in appearance, marked by artful geometric patterns and complementary colors, others are adorned with graphics that verge on nightmarish. In one of the sushi-themed bandanas, Kapital includes four sinister-looking eels that are shown coiling around a bundle of rice, whereas another shows a large feline at its center. Surrounding it are the words "DON'T RETURN THE EMPTY PLATES TO THE BELT!" -- which is included within a banner. Each has a unique sense of character, playing with [old-school illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei) and [well-known logos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colorful Surreal Graphics:** Integration of vibrant and surreal graphics in accessories and merchandise offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in fashion and design. - **Statement Accessories:** The rise of statement accessories, such as sushi-themed bandanas, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry through creative and bold designs that resonate with consumers. - **Old-school Illustrations:** The use of old-school illustrations and retro aesthetics in merchandise like sushi-themed bandanas creates opportunities for disruptive innovation by appealing to nostalgia and vintage trends. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the popularity of unique accessories like sushi-themed bandanas to explore exciting and disruptive design concepts that meet the evolving consumer demands. - **Design:** The design industry can find disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating colorful surreal graphics in various products, pushing the boundaries of creativity and visual aesthetics. - **Merchandise:** The merchandise industry can capitalize on the trend of statement accessories, such as sushi-themed bandanas, by offering unique and eye-catching products that appeal to consumers' sense of style and individuality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food-Inspired Fashionable Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-onigiri-purse.md) - [Pink Sushi Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dept-sushi.md) - [Sushi-Themed Sneaker Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menulog.md) - [Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-suitcases.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki.md) - [Ramen Culture Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xlarge-x-takumi.md) - [Sushi-Inspired Pet Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppy-ehomaki-sets.md) - [Experimental Streetwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksubi-4.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md)