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Carefree Nostylgia

Revival of 90's pop culture brings fond memories to upbeat fashion

Implications - Children of the 80s have taken to wearing nostalgic fashions reminiscent of retro pop culture of the 1990s. Consumers are leaning toward stylish wear that reminds them of their more carefree youth including then-loved music, movies and games while fashion takes a turn toward glamorizing nostalgic memories.
Trend Themes
1. Nostalgic Fashion - Consumers enjoy vintage, retro, and unconventional styles that remind them of their carefree youth.
2. Geek Chic - Geek culture is dominating the fashion, design, and entertainment industries.
3. Pop Culture References - Products that incorporate widely recognizable pop culture icons are successful in marketing to a diverse consumer audience.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Businesses and designers should incorporate vintage and music styles into their future fashions and products to appeal to young urban consumers.
2. Entertainment Industry - By mimicking upcoming events or current pop culture, businesses can ensure product appreciation from consumers.
3. Retail Industry - Companies benefit from being in touch with popular culture fixations to create instant-sensation products.
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9 Featured, 57 Examples:
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Date Range:
May 09 — Jun 09
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Featured Examples

Cartoons Behaving Badly
Cartoons Behaving Badly
'Magic Mushroom' Shirt Reveals the Truth About Mario & Luigi
Who knew the 'Super Mario Bros.' were such bad influences? Threadless Tees did, I suppose. The company has created the ‘Magic Mushroom’ t-shirt, which features two unnamed and shadowed characters… MORE
90s Hip-Hop Fashion
90s Hip-Hop Fashion
New Yorker Brings Back B-Boy Style for S/S '09
Are you ready for the glory of the 1990s to influence new fashion? Vanilla Ice, MC Hammer and all that hip-hop? Well, ready or not, fashion label New Yorker brings out the hip-hop and 90s street fashion… MORE
Neon 90's TV Fashion
Neon 90's TV Fashion
The Fresh Prince Brings Back Old School Style Sensation
With neon fashion taking over clothing stores everywhere, you have to figure someone deserves the credit (or blame, depending on your personal stance.) Online blog ‘The Pipeline’ recognized that the person… MORE
Retro Gaming Tees
Retro Gaming Tees
Tetris Skyline T-Shirt Celebrates 25th Anniversary
In celebration of Tetris’s 25th Anniversary, the Tetris Skyline T-shirt is now available at Red Bubble. This retro tee is a portrayal of the old-school Tetris game and displays what a skyline would… MORE
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Kissing Robot Fashion
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots "Make Love Not War" Tee
Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robots have thrown in their gloves with Paul Burgess’s ‘Make Love Not War’ t-shirt. The front of this tee features two robots in the ring, but it is not war they seek. These… MORE
Hammer Pants Flash Mobs
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LA Store is Rushed by Dancers in Golden Pants
Some unsuspecting skinny jeans-buying shoppers were stunned when they were flash mobbed by a horde in golden Hammer Pants. The crowd ran into the trendy Sunset Boulevard store and began dancing to “U Can’t… MORE
Masked Autobot Tees
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In anticipation of the upcoming sequel, 'Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen', the Robots in Disguise t-shirt features the Autbots logo masked in an orange mustache. While the Autobots' disguise is… MORE
Wearing Child Stars
Wearing Child Stars
The (Macaulay) Culkin Tee by Chillovely Brings Nostalgia to Fashion
You didn't forget about good old Macaulay Culkin, and neither did Chillovely. This Culkin Tee takes you back to the days of childhood Christmases as you ponder where oh where your favorite child star went.… MORE
Geektastic Tees
Geektastic Tees
TeeFury T-Shirt Combines Star Wars, Terminator, Lord of the Rings
What would you do if you could combine Star Wars, Terminator and Lord of the Rings? I’ll tell you what! You would wear this t-shirt! Featured on TeeFury’s t-shirt of the day, this geektastic mash-up combines… MORE

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