From Astro Boy to Minnie Mouse and more, fashion is infatuated with cartoons

Astro Boy, like many cartoon characters, is a source of inspiration for fashion designers. Photo: AFP

Fashion seems to be gripped by a wave of nostalgia. After bringing the 1990s and Y2K years back into fashion, designers are now turning to the cartoons of their childhood.

From Astro Boy to Minnie Mouse, Sailor Moon and Barbapapa, numerous references to cartoons have been spotted in recent weeks, so much so that the trend has gone viral on social media. Welcome to the age of 'cartoon core.'