W.ESSENTIÉLS, FAITH and Bandai Namco Join Forces on a Capsule
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W.ESSENTIÉLS works in collaboration with FAITH and Bandai Namco on a three-way collection that brings life back to the iconic Pac-Man. The trio reference the 80s and the strong arcade culture of the era, delivering a series of streetwear silhouettes that boast the nostalgic energy.
The Pac-Man collection celebrates the game and offers a series of apparel that is detailed with graphics of the iconic character. It also features the nemesis ghosts in the colors Noir Black, Cerulean Crayola, Cherry Red, and Pale Dogwood. The silhouettes in the capsule include a reworked retro Varsity Jacket and the 8 Bit Windbreaker that boast the Chasing Ghosts graphic. The tees features the 80s Pac-Man logo and the Original Maze.
Image Credit: W.ESSENTIÉLS
The Pac-Man collection celebrates the game and offers a series of apparel that is detailed with graphics of the iconic character. It also features the nemesis ghosts in the colors Noir Black, Cerulean Crayola, Cherry Red, and Pale Dogwood. The silhouettes in the capsule include a reworked retro Varsity Jacket and the 8 Bit Windbreaker that boast the Chasing Ghosts graphic. The tees features the 80s Pac-Man logo and the Original Maze.
Image Credit: W.ESSENTIÉLS
Trend Themes
1. Nostalgia Streetwear - The trend of 80s and 90s nostalgic streetwear is disrupting the fashion industry, providing opportunities for collaborations with iconic pop culture brands.
2. Gaming-inspired Apparel - The trend of integrating gaming elements into fashion design is disrupting the fashion industry, providing opportunities for new and innovative collaborations with gaming companies.
3. Retro Varsity Jackets - The trend of retro varsity jackets with modern twists is disrupting the fashion industry, providing opportunities for new designs that cater to the demand for vintage-inspired streetwear.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can benefit from collaborating with pop culture icons and gaming companies to create unique and nostalgic collections that cater to the current trend of 80s and 90s streetwear.
2. Gaming - The gaming industry can benefit from collaborations with fashion brands to create new merchandise and expand their reach, by tapping into the trend of gaming-inspired apparel in the fashion industry.
3. Sportswear - The sportswear industry can benefit from incorporating retro designs and vintage elements into their collections, to tap into the demand for nostalgic streetwear and stay relevant in the fashion industry.
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