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# Fashion Gaming
Wii 'Project Runway' Released for Style-Savvy Gamers

By TopDog | Published 2009-10-09 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wii-project-runway
References: [nbcbayarea](http://www.nbcbayarea.com/around-town/fashion/Project-Runway-Struts-into-Gaming-63795237.html) & [bravotv](http://www.bravotv.com/project-runway)

Millions of DIY fashionistas and fans of the ultra-popular reality TV show ‘Project Runway’ should be excited to hear that [Atari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollercoaster-tycoon-collection) and the Weinstein Company have announced plans for a 2010 release of Wii ‘Project Runway’ for [fashion-loving gamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sims-4-coach-open-access).

The game encourages wannabe fashion designers to strut their own digital creations on the [virtual runway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinventing-the-runway) or play the role of a fashion photographer. Reality fashion followers can expect TV hosts Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn to play a role in Wii 'Project Runway' as well.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 20% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Digital Fashion Gaming:** The release of Wii 'Project Runway' signals a trend towards digital platforms integrating fashion and gaming, offering opportunities for innovative fashion experiences.
- **Fashion Design Simulation:** The popularity of fashion design simulation games like Wii 'Project Runway' suggests a trend in the gaming industry towards immersive and interactive experiences in the fashion world.
- **Celebrity-driven Video Games:** The involvement of TV hosts Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn in Wii 'Project Runway' highlights a trend in the gaming industry towards celebrity-driven video games, presenting opportunities for collaborations and endorsements.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore collaborations with game developers to create innovative virtual experiences, expanding their reach to tech-savvy consumers.
- **Gaming:** The gaming industry can capitalize on the popularity of fashion-related content and develop more fashion-centric games, catering to the growing demand from style-savvy gamers.
- **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the influence of popular TV shows and personalities to create interactive gaming experiences, enhancing fan engagement and reaching wider audiences.

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