# Kittens as Models The United Bamboo Spring ‘10 Collection is Replicated for Furry Felines By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-10-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-bamboo-spring-10 References: [nylonmag](http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=3685) & [unitedbamboo](http://www.unitedbamboo.com/store/2010-calendar-c-284.html) For designers, apparently kittens are the cat's meow in fashionland. The cats pictured in the above gallery are actually modeling the [United Bamboo Spring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-food-crunch) ‘10 collection. The brand, being over a decade old, has decided to put out a calendar of its fashions as modeled by kittens. Noah Sheldon captured these felines wearing exact replicas of the United Bamboo’s Spring ‘10 collection and I must say that these outfits look simply puurrrfect on these adorable creatures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashionable Pets:** There is a growing trend of incorporating pets, particularly kittens, into fashion campaigns and events. - **Cat-focused Marketing:** Brands are finding creative ways to target cat owners by featuring cats in their advertising and promotional materials. - **Pet Fashion Industry:** The demand for pet fashion is increasing, creating opportunities for businesses to design and sell stylish clothing and accessories for pets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore collaborations with pet-related companies to tap into the growing pet fashion market. - **Advertising:** Advertising agencies can develop campaigns that incorporate pets, particularly cats, to attract the attention of cat lovers. - **Pet Products:** Companies specializing in pet products can expand their offerings to include fashionable clothing and accessories for pets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal-Shaped Luxury Beanbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-collection.md) - [Cat-Starred Watch Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-bang-watch.md) - [Pleated Feline-Inspired Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-volume-2.md) - [Adorable Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberrys-holiday-campaign.md) - [Modern Pet Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-pet-collection.md) - [Pet Lunar Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinesestyle-pet-jackets.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Opulent Kitty-Themed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-3.md) - [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md)