The Black Milk Game Boy Swimsuit is All About Nostalgia and Pop Culture
Meghan Young — August 24, 2011 — Fashion
Despite the end of summer on the horizon, it seems that one fashion label has decided to keep their geeky beachwear alive and kicking with the recent addition of the Black Milk Game Boy swimsuit to the roster. Joining other gamer swimwear like their Pacman version, or even other pop culture referencing swimsuits such as the one based on 'Star Wars' or my personal favorite, 'Sharks vs. Mermaids,' the Black Milk Game Boy swimsuit does Nintendo some sexy justice.
Inspired by the retro version of this portable gaming console, the Black Milk Game Boy swimsuit manages to address several hipster must-have points in one piece of clothing, including nostalgia and pop culture. It is especially fun to note the strategic placement of the control pad.
Inspired by the retro version of this portable gaming console, the Black Milk Game Boy swimsuit manages to address several hipster must-have points in one piece of clothing, including nostalgia and pop culture. It is especially fun to note the strategic placement of the control pad.
Trend Themes
1. Geeky Swimwear - The rise of geeky beachwear presents an opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate pop culture references to attract niche markets.
2. Gaming Fashion - The popularity of gaming culture in fashion presents an opportunity for game developers and designers to collaborate with fashion labels to create new, innovative products.
3. Nostalgia Trend - The trend of incorporating nostalgia in fashion creates opportunities for retailers to produce products that cater to people's desire to relive their childhood memories.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry has an opportunity to integrate pop culture references in their product lines attracting new markets.
2. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry has a chance to reach fashion-conscious consumers by collaborating with fashion labels on designs that incorporate video game characters.
3. Swimwear Industry - The swimwear industry can create innovative and unique designs capturing niche markets by adding pop culture and nostalgia references to their products.
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