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Anime-Inspired Apparel

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Cospa's Dragon Ball Z Cap is Ideal for Cosplay

— March 22, 2014 — Fashion
Fans of Dragon Ball Z and fun-loving cosplayers will love this new Dragon Ball Z cap. (Don't worry you're never too old to still love the anime).

Costumer Cospa designed the head gear to look like it came right out of the anime. The design is based on the clothes from the show. The hat comes with a scouter lens that has been built in. The hat can be worn by anyone whether or not you have high power levels and you can use the lens to determine the power levels of your friends.

This hat is the ideal add-on piece for a costume party, a convention or an anime expo. Make your costume stand out amongst all the other DYI Dragon Ball Z costumes with this almost accurate Cospa-made cap.
Trend Themes
1. Anime-inspired Fashion - The growing popularity of anime and cosplay creates a market for apparel and accessories that draw inspiration from these cultural trends.
2. Licensed Merchandise - Fans' desire to connect with their favorite anime and manga franchises presents opportunities for licensed merchandise that tap into that fandom.
3. Augmented Reality Accessories - The inclusion of a scouter lens in cosplay gear reveals an opportunity to incorporate augmented reality technology into apparel and accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Apparel and accessory brands can leverage the popularity of anime and cosplay to create new lines for fans of these cultural phenomena.
2. Entertainment - Anime and manga franchises can capitalize on fans' desires for merchandise by licensing products that appeal to their fandom.
3. Technology - The incorporation of augmented reality technology into cosplay gear demonstrates an opportunity for companies to explore how AR can be integrated into clothing and accessories.
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