# Elevated College-Inspired Apparel The UCLA x Princess Polly Collection is Perfect for Fall By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-09-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucla-x-princess-polly References: [princesspolly.au](https://www.princesspolly.com.au/collections/ucla) With the [back to school season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-backtoschool) upon us, [Princess Poly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essence-lash-princess-false-lash-effect-mascara) teamed up with [UCLA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-college-basketball) to bring a '90s-inspired athleisure collection that will keep you cozy yet stylish. The eight-piece collection includes a curated variety of retro-inspired UCLA tees and sweatshirts that offers a fashion-forward, youthful aesthetic. "We're so honored to be collaborating with UCLA on this exclusive range and know our customers will love the vintage-inspired graphics," Leigh Chesterman, Princess Polly's Buying Manager, said in an official statement. "The collection falls perfectly into the Loungewear and Sports-inspired athleisure trend that is true to both UCLA and Princess Polly's DNA. We can't wait to see UCLA x Princess Polly being worn globally by our amazing customers." The entire UCLA x Princess Polly collection is available to shop online with prices ranging from $39 to $75 USD. Image Credit: Princess Polly ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-inspired Athleisure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable and sustainable athleisure options with a nostalgic '90s aesthetic. - **Loungewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create loungewear pieces that combine comfort and style for a fashion-forward and cozy experience. - **Sports-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and performance-enhancing features into sports-inspired clothing to cater to the growing demand for functional and fashionable activewear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage e-commerce and personalized shopping experiences to reach global customers and create exclusive collaborations with popular brands. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable materials and manufacturing practices into the production of athleisure and loungewear to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly fashion. - **Graphic Design and Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative techniques and technologies for creating vintage-inspired graphics on clothing to capture the nostalgia trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playfully Nostalgic Pink Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-x-madhappy.md) - [Homecoming-Enthused Collegiate Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homecoming-styles.md) - [Elevated Collegiate Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-campus-collection.md) - [Warming Culturally-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-and-palace.md) - [High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erl-2.md) - [Back-to-School Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-backtoschool.md) - [Cozy Cartoon-Themed Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pleasing-3.md) - [Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-x-disney.md) - [Fashion-Forward Tennis Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-activewear.md)