# Dressy Gamer Accessories The Video Game Bow Ties by Crashed Hope Designs are Geeky By Cody Turner | Published 2012-10-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-game-bow-ties References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/crashedhope) This collection of video game bow ties by Crashed Hope Designs is the perfect way for video game-loving people to dress up classy, while still showing off their love for their favorite arcade game. The designs are created by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) shop owner Shannon Ford, who runs her online shop out of Simi Valley, California. Shannon has been making her bow ties for a while now and almost has a bow tie for all the popular [old school video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-x-nubeo-ventana-automatic-atari-asteroids). Choose from a number of bow ties that are Mario Bros-themed, Zelda-themed, Megaman-themed and even Pokemon-themed. All of the video game bow ties are made from upcycled fiber art material and come with a clip on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gamer Fashion:** The creation of unique clothing and accessories that appeal to gaming enthusiasts and elevate their fashion game. - **Upcycling in Fashion:** The trend of repurposing waste materials to create fashionable clothing and accessories that cater to eco-conscious consumers. - **Niche Accessories:** The trend of offering specialized accessories that cater to specific interests and hobbies, such as video gaming. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The incorporation of gaming-inspired designs into high-end fashion that appeals to a wider audience of fashion-conscious and gaming enthusiasts. - **Sustainability Industry:** The development of environmentally-friendly production processes and upcycling techniques within the fashion industry to cater to an eco-conscious demographic of consumers. - **Gaming Industry:** The creation of limited-edition gaming accessories to satisfy the desire of gaming enthusiasts for unique merchandise and elevated gaming experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Gamer Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-1.md) - [Playing Card-Themed Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-5.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Video Game Travel Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-sauce.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Streetwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-marvel-x-capcom-collection.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md)