# Branded Condiment Bathing Suits The Taco Bell Sauce Packet Bathing Suits Come in Two Style Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-05-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-sauce-packet-bathing-suits References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/style/clothing/taco-bell-hot-sauce-bikini-swim-trunks.asp) & [tacobelltacoshop](https://tacobelltacoshop.com/store.php/products/taco-shop_summer) The Taco Bell Sauce Packet bathing suits have been created by the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-sauce-sayings) brand as part of its Taco Shop Summer Collection that will offer swimmers with a way to show off their fast food prowess. The bathing suits come in bikini and swim trunk style options, and are each emblazoned with the imagery of the brand's popular [hot sauce packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buldak-hot-sauce-packaging). This adds a touch of color to the dark swim gear, while also adding visual intrigue that will require a second glance from onlookers. The Taco Bell Sauce Packet bathing suits are part of the growing prevalence of [branded fast food merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirst-trap-loungewear-collection) as consumers seek out ways to literally wear their favorite fare. The suits are available for purchase from the Taco Shop for $60 each. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Branded Fast Food Merchandise:** Opportunities for QSR brands to create more unique and eye-catching merchandise to appeal to consumers who want to show off their love for fast food. - **Fast Food Fashion:** The emergence of a new fashion trend where consumers incorporate fast food imagery into their clothing and accessories. - **Food-themed Swimwear:** A new fashion trend for consumers who want to make a statement with their bathing suits by incorporating food-themed imagery. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** QSR brands can innovate and expand their brand merchandise offerings to include clothing and accessories, which can generate additional revenue and build brand loyalty. - **Swimwear/fashion:** Opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate food-inspired designs into swimwear to appeal to consumers who value uniqueness in fashion. - **Retail/e-commerce:** Retailers can capitalize on the popularity of food-themed merchandise and fashion trends by offering a wider selection of fast food and food-inspired apparel and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Sauce Branding Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-sauce-sayings.md) - [Branded Sauce Tex-Mex Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-and-franks-redhot.md) - [Sauce-Themed QSR Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucethemed-merchandise.md) - [Sauce-Proof Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauce-proof-shirts.md) - [Dipping Sauce-Paired Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipping-burritos.md) - [Snackable Fashion Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackable-fashion.md) - [BBQ-Themed Napkin-Made Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-fit.md) - [Hot Honey QSR Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikes-hot-honey-diablo-sauce.md) - [Leather Taco Holsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bellt.md)