Marcello Pisano, the graphic designer of Nss magazine, celebrated the recent rise of Pokémon Go's popularity by reimagining the iconic creatures wearing some of the best in streetwear brands.
The magazine shows characters like Pikachu, Blastoise and Charmander modeling the urban clothing -- showing off the Fall/Winter collections from high-end streetwear brands like MISBHV, Off-White, Vetements, GCDS and Gosha Rubchinskiy. The resulting representations give the characters a fresh attitude that comes with their newly appointed urban styles.
Pikachu is depicted with a black Vetements hat and hoodie, sporting a cool wink and a silver chain. Meanwhile, Charmander's orange aura is complemented by a vibrant MISBHV piece and Squirtle wears an elaborate pair of sunglasses and an oversized Gosha Rubchinskiy tee.
Urban Anime Illustrations
Nss Magazine Portrayed Pokémon Sporting Fashionable Streetwear Brands
Trend Themes
1. Anime Streetwear Fashion - The fusion of anime and streetwear provides opportunities to create new fashion lines that cater to a millennial audience.
2. Virtual Reality Fashion Shows - Augmented reality technology can enhance fashion shows by allowing virtual models to showcase clothing lines.
3. Animated Brand Collaborations - Collaborating with popular anime brands provides opportunities for fashion companies to reach new markets and expand their reach.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can leverage the trend of anime streetwear fashion to capture the attention of tech-savvy millennials.
2. Virtual Reality Industry - The virtual reality industry can tap into the trend of virtual fashion shows to enhance the customer experience and increase engagement.
3. Anime Industry - The anime industry can collaborate with fashion brands to find innovative ways to showcase their characters and reach new audiences.