Cartoon icons inspire clothing trends

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- In the wake of the vintage T-shirt craze that had hipsters running around in Pabst Blue Ribbon tees and trucker hats, T-shirt makers are plundering the cartoon archives for inspiration.
Timed to coincide with this season's release of the film "The Cat in the Hat," tees in the original classic design have been licensed by T-shirt makers like California's Jerry Leigh and Giant. Look for Curious George next year in 1970s-style beach-themed T-shirts for girls and women by Jerry Leigh that feature the children's book character.
Meanwhile, cartoon icons Mickey and Minnie Mouse are also taking steps into the fashion industry. Disney has teamed up with luxury handbag maker A. Cherry to create a line of accessories to be launched next fall. The "style chamber" collection will include leather accessories lined with updated prints of vintage Mickey and Minnie designs.