# City-Centric Hawaiian Shirts These Wacko Maria Shirts Have a Vintage Vacation-Ready Look By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wacko-maria-shirts References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/12/wacko-maria-2017-ss-hawaiian-shirt) & [wackomaria.co.jp](http://wackomaria.co.jp/?jhbv) After releasing a [line of apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei) in celebration of the anniversary of its 'Paradise Tokyo' flagship, the Japanese clothing label is back with a fresh series of Wacko Maria shirts. While the former collection featured the [devilish artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takashi-murakami-tee) of 'Neck Face,' the brand's more recent pieces stick to scenic imagery that has a clear vintage aesthetic. Each of the [button-ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mount-gay-rum-x-peter-millar-golf-shirt) features a plethora of palm trees and a city skyline behind them. The color of the towering buildings changes depending on the shirt, as some are shaded a bright hue of blue while others contrast the rest with neon pink. The palm trees on the Wacko Maria shirts are depicted more traditionally, however the single-toned fabric that the images are printed on give the whole scene a bit of a dystopian feel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage Aesthetic Shirts:** Designing vintage aesthetic shirts with scenic imagery presents an opportunity for brands to tap into nostalgia and create timeless fashion pieces. - **City-themed Apparel:** Creating city-themed apparel with iconic city skylines and landmarks allows brands to cater to the urban lifestyle trend and appeal to consumers looking for unique and personalized clothing. - **Dystopian-inspired Prints:** Developing dystopian-inspired prints on clothing offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to blend fashion with a sense of fantasy and intrigue. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can integrate vintage aesthetic shirts into their collections, catering to those seeking nostalgic and unique attire. - **Apparel Design:** The apparel design industry can explore the concept of city-themed clothing and leverage iconic city skylines to create striking and personalized fashion pieces. - **Printing Technology:** Advancements in printing technology can help develop high-quality dystopian-inspired prints on clothing, allowing designers to bring their creative visions to life. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anniversary Barber Polos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-brothers-cut-club.md) - [Cinematic Film-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stand-by-me.md) - [Reimagined Harrington Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g9.md) - [Collaborative Fall-Ready Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-workwear.md) - [Travel-Ready Summer Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangerine-palisade.md) - [Vintage Miami Beachwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-2024-menswear-collection.md) - [Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treedom.md) - [Limited-Edition Artist-Honoring Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takashi-murakami-tee.md) - [Artistic Apparel Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-kenshi-yonezu.md)