# Puppet-Inspired Childrenswear The Tommy Hilfiger/Muppets Childrenswear is Charming and Chic By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-05-27 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tommy-hilfiger-muppets References: [vogue](http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2013/05/21/tommy-hilfiger-the-muppets-childrenswear-collection-launches) & [fr.tommy](http://fr.tommy.com/Muppets/8400005301,fr_FR,sc.html) The Tommy Hilfiger/Muppets collaboration has created an incredibly cute line of clothing for kids. Hilfiger's chic aesthetic brings style to Jim Henson's [lovable characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-squarepants-capsule) like Kermit, Beaker, Fozzie bear and Miss Piggy. For the lookbook, [t-shirts and pullovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-comic-1) are paired with fresh, spring-like colors that lend the collection a vibrant youthfulness. A running Monster is shown with flailing arms on a shirt that reads "Wild But Innocent;" a humorous, stylish and personality-filled garment perfect for little troublemakers. The line is designed for boys and girls from as young as six months to 16 years old. Kids will love this [colorful clothing collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-uniqlo-the-monster), especially if it has already gotten the stamp of approval from the hard-to-please Miss Piggy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Puppet-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create clothing lines inspired by popular puppet characters, appealing to nostalgia and whimsical fashion trends. - **Collaborative Childrenswear:** Collaborations between fashion brands and beloved characters or franchises can create unique and marketable clothing collections for kids. - **Youthful Vibrant Colors:** Using fresh, spring-like colors in children's clothing can add a vibrant and energetic appeal to the collection, attracting young consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Childrenswear:** Opportunity for the childrenswear industry to expand by partnering with popular media franchises and creating unique, character-inspired clothing lines. - **Fashion Design:** Designers can explore the potential of creating fashion collections inspired by nostalgic puppet characters, merging pop culture and fashion. - **Character Licensing:** Licensing companies can explore partnerships with fashion brands to create clothing lines featuring beloved characters, tapping into the market of fans and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animated Turtle Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheins-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles.md) - [Bear-Themed Baby Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paddington.md) - [Vacation-Themed Children's Sleepwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petit-lem-tropicana.md) - [Adorable Monster-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters.md) - [Playful Character Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-collection.md) - [Oversized Designer Kidswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacquemus-mini-me.md) - [Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-capsule-2.md) - [Collaborative Candy Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jcpenney-x-haribo-collection.md) - [Luxe Cartoon-Adorned Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonmin.md)