# Racer-Inspired Pastel Checker Tees This New X-Girl Shirt is an Exclusive Summer Release By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-05-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xgirl References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/5/x-girl-pastel-pink-checker-tee) & [bae.hypebeast](http://bae.hypebeast.com/?post=113575) X-Girl, a female-centered streetwear brand that was founded back in 1994, recently updated its selection of offerings with a [pastel tee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-tee) that has vivid contrasting graphics. Inspired by [car racing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nascar-x-anti-social-social-club), the shirt has a checkered design that's a combination of pastel pink and stark white -- making for a unique look that catches the eye, but that also isn't too overwhelming either. To bring a little more contrast to the design, X-Girl features its name is a bright blue box logo at the center of the tee as well. To maintain the simple aesthetic, X-Girl leaves the back of the tee blank, with only its pastel checkered design covering the 100% cotton fabric that comprises the shirt. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Pastel Streetwear:** There is a potential disruption if streetwear brands incorporate more pastel colorways in their upcoming collections. - **Checkerboard Design:** Checkerboard designs could become a popular print trend across various fashion lines, especially with combining pastel colors. - **Minimalist Back Design:** There is a possibility that more companies may decide to only feature their brand or design on the front of a shirt or garment, to embody a minimalist aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Streetwear Fashion:** Streetwear brands, specifically those targeted specifically towards women, have the potential to introduce unique colorways and designs into their collections. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can potentially be inspired to create new checkerboard designs or incorporate pastel colors to their upcoming collections. - **Online Retail:** Online retailers can benefit from promoting small exclusive collections, like X-Girl's summer release, for a unique and fresh approach for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Racing-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assc-and-goodyear.md) - [Social Media-Inspired Merch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-merch-collection.md) - [Tween-Focused Motorsport Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nascar-x-justice.md) - [Motorsport-Style Joint Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-x-toyota-gazoo.md) - [Motorsport-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-social-social-club-and-goodyear.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Quick-Drying Summer T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-tee.md) - [Toy-Inspired Sportscar Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrangler-x-hot-wheels.md) - [Patterned Monochormatic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-girl.md)