The models at Nathan Jenden's Spring 2010 collection showing were bearing more than minimal resemblance to popular Japanimation, manga character of the nineties, with their Sailor Moon hair.
Rocking their Sailor Moon hair, the ladies had their long locks parted down the middle and pulled back into symmetrical, high pony-tails, braided down their backs, swinging behind them as they strutted down the runway.
Implications - Whether it's the storylines or the art itself, anime is dominating the cartoon world. The entertainment industry has taken note of this rise in popularity by trying to replicate its style with cartoons like Avatar: The Last Bender. The influx of Japanese/Asian influences are demonstrating consumers' acceptance of other cultures, which brands can take note of should they need to look for inspiration in a world outside of theirs.
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Stylish Sailor Moon Hair at Nathan Jenden Sprin 2010 RTW
Trend Themes
1. Anime-inspired Hair - Hair styles inspired by anime characters, such as Sailor Moon, are gaining popularity in the fashion industry.
2. Japanese/asian Influences - The rise in popularity of Japanese and Asian influences in entertainment demonstrates consumers' acceptance of other cultures, presenting opportunities for brands to incorporate these influences into their products or marketing strategies.
3. Replicating Anime Style - The entertainment industry is attempting to replicate the style of anime in cartoons like Avatar: The Last Bender, indicating an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the animation industry to create unique and captivating styles.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The emerging trend of anime-inspired hair offers opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate unique and bold hairstyles into their designs and product offerings.
2. Entertainment - The growing popularity of Japanese and Asian influences in entertainment presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating new and diverse storylines, characters, and art styles.
3. Animation - As the entertainment industry seeks to replicate the style of anime, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation within the animation industry to create captivating and distinct animation styles that stand out from the crowd.