If there is one thing to be learned from this collection of posthumous celebrity innovations, it is that the legacy and impact of celebrities can live on and endure long after they pass away.
This collection of innovations and creative celebrity tributes are living proof that the world does not forget those who have made their mark in the entertainment industry, whether it's through advertisements, the media, or creative innovations and products. And though this may come as a small consolation for those close to some of the celebrities who inspired these trends, it is consolation nevertheless.
30 Posthumous Celebrity Innovations
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Postmortem Fashion Collections
The Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2010 Look Book
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Postmortem Editorials
Bruce Weber Photo Shoot of Michael Jackson Resurfaces
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Liquid Resurrections
Jimi Hendrix Electric Vodka Lets You Party Like a (Dead) Rockstar
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Dead Celebrity Tats
From a Patrick Swayze Tattoo to Badass Bob Barker Ink
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Posthumous Honors
Heath Ledger Gets Chauvel Award
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Death Masks of the Famous
Postmortem Celeb Faces
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Posthumous Restaurant Openings
Five Leaves Opens, Minus Heath Ledger
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DJ Tribute Tattoos
Kat Von D Inks DJ Fashen With a DJ AM Tattoo
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Dead Icons as Martyrs
Michael Jackson Portrait by David LaChapelle
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Posthumous Restaurant Promos
Ivar's Underwater Billboards Surface from the Puget Sound
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Postmortem Artwork
These Alex Dodge Paintings are Bloodcurdling
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Pop Star Skulls
Dead Rebel Icon Artwork Series from Paul Insect Is Hauntingly Hip
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Dead Celebrity Auctions
The Life of Yves Saint Laurent is Up for Auction
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Connecting Dead & Alive Icons
Converse Centennial 'Connectivity'
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Post-Mortem Moneymakers
Highest Earning Dead Celebs
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Posthumous Film Trailers
Heath Ledger's 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus'
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Elvis, 30 Years Dead and as Big as Ever
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Posthumous Magazine Covers
Heath Ledger Graces Front of Entertainment Weekly
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Artful Designer Tribute Videos
Nick Knight's Imaginative Video Honors Alexander McQueen
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Dead Celebrity Scents
My DNA Fragrance Antiquity Line is Creepy
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Posthumous Dance Tributes
“Dancing With the Stars” Michael Jackson Homage
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Posthumous Music Videos
Heath Ledger Directed Modest Mouse ‘King Rat' Video
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Retro Icons in Modern Ads
Monroe & Taylor Become Someone
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Promoting From the Grave
Marketers Are Turning to Dead Icons As Modern Spokespeople
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Posthumous Viral Movements
The Dark Campaign to Score The Dark Knight An Oscar
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Dead Celebrity Confections
The Elvis Cake Includes Aviators & a Tan
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Posthumous Memoirs
The Mark Twain Memoir to be Released 100 Years After His Death
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Postmortem Pop Singles
Mrs. Jackson Releases Michael Jackson 'Opis None' Song Free for Fans
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Iconic Rock Band-Inspired Menswear
Eton Releases a Limited-Edition The Beatles Collection
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Villain-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Marvel and KITH Join Forces Again on a Honorary Capsule
Couture Bathroom Tissue Fashion
The 2024 Cashmere Collection Merges Fashion and Philanthropy
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Anniversary-Honoring Archival Homeware
Habitat Introduces its 60th Anniversary Collection
Rapper-Honoring Fall Streetwear
LABRUM Joins the Tupac Shakur Estate on a New Collection
Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
Masha Popova Remixes a Pair of adidas Superstars
Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups
HalloweenCostumes.com Debuted Its 2024 Halloween Animatronics
Car Culture-Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Ford Line Emphasizes American Heritage
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Deep Sea Funerals
Mondial Boasts Another Way to Scatter the Ashes of Loved Ones
Celebrity-Approved Luxury Fashion Lines
The Louis Vuitton x Tyler, the Creator Line is Chic
Anniversary-Celebrating Luxe Jewelry Collections
Tiffany & Co. Pays Homage to Elsa Peretti
Brand Heritage Watch Collections
GUESS Celebrates with the Launch of Four Iconic Watches
Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
StickerYou Recently Launched Its Image Transfer Sticker Product
Legendary Boxer Pen Collections
Montblanc's Great Characters Collector Line Celebrate Muhammad Ali
Brand Heritage-Appreciation Campaigns
Timberlands Racy 'ICONIC' Campaign Honours Its Legacy
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Lighter-Holding Phone Cases
A Celeb Duo Inspired BIC EZ Reach Lighters' Hold the Phone Case
Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Airbnb Icons Offers Experiences Hosted by Icons in Music, Film, & More
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
Claire's x Sliving Brings Paris Hilton's Style to a New Generation
Celebrity-Led Luxury Handbag Campaigns
BALENCIAGA and Kim Kardashian Join Forces
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Sauce-Inspired QSR Capsules
Wendy's x Lonely Ghost Unveil a Limited Edition Merchandise Collection
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Personalized AI Assistants
Swift Creatives Harnesses the Power of Artificial Intelligence
Iconic Model Campaigns
Cara Delevingne Announced as L'Oréal Paris Global Ambassador
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
Remixed Monogrammed Collections
The LV Remix Collection Celebrates Heritage While Looking Ahead
Gen Z-Focused Personal Care
Kiehl's New 'Pubic Service Announcement' Campaign Taps Ilana Glazer
Eerie Film-Based Deodorant Campaigns
Secret Deodorant Debuts a Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Commercial
Sustainable Sophisticated Home Collections
Michael Graves Design Creates a Series for Pottery Barn
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
Music-Informed Fashion Collections
Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
Celebrity-Inspired Cookware Collections
Dolly Parton Launches an Inspirational Home Collection
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Late Queen-Honoring Statues
Amy Goodman Creates the Statue of Queen Elizabeth II
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Mycelium-Made Biodegradable Urns
Mush and Furf Design Studio Creates the sail Funerary Urn
AI Alzheimer's Avatars
Lenovo & Innovations in In Dementia Launched Alzheimer’s Intelligence
Collaborative Rock Band Merch
Brain Dead and Supervinyl Debuted The Rolling Stones Merch
Literary-Inspired Apparel
DKNY Honors 35th Anniversary with Kaia Gerber-Fronted Fall Collection
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
Pop Art Creative Collections
The KAWS + Warhol UT Collection Caters to Art Lovers
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Biblical-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
Niamh Barry Presents a Range of Dynamic Lighting
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
AI-Powered Family Story Books
Life Story AI Will Help Users Preserve Their Family's Legacy
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Hip-Hop Heritage Jerseys
Mitchell & Ness Partners with Brands to Launch a Special Jersey Range
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Accessibility-Focused Homewares
The Michael Graves Design x Pottery Barn Collection is Chic
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Water Digital Wallet Loyalty Cards
Liquid Death Has Introduced the Liquid Death Country Club
Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
Poposition Press Brings Life to the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book
Semi-Permanent Tattoo Packs
The Travis Barker x Inkbox Collection Has Designs That Last for Days
AI-Powered Digital Celebrities
Soul Machines is Debuting Digital Marilyn at SXSW 2024
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns
MoonPie's Alien Acquisition Shares Ads for Extraterrestrials
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins
The Royal Mint Unveils a Special George Michael Coin
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Actor-Supported High Jewelry Campaigns
BULGARI Debuts Zendaya & Anne Hathaway for Eternally Reborn
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Immersive Greeting Card Pop-Ups
The Anything Roots Post Shares the Magic of Handwritten Cards
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Millennium Technology Capsule Collections
The Drought x Napster Collection Has Three Pieces
Automotive Brand Vinyls
The Iconic Playlist Celebrates Mercedes-Benz's Place in Pop Culture
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Eerie Film-Inspired Apps
The 'Welcome To The Afterlife Generator' Transforms Selfies
Spooky Film-Celebrating Cases
Velvet Caviar Releases its Beetlejuice Tech Collaboration
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
Rolling Paper Apparel Collections
The Zig-Zag Vintage Collection Pays Homage to the Brand's Legacy
Album-Inspired Clothing Capsules
Pacsun x Paris Hilton Present the Infinite Icon Collection
Artist-Collaborative Travel Accessories
Jaden Smith and Harper Collective Join on a New Capsule
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Filmmaker-Inspired Pop-Ups
Montblanc Debuts Los Angeles Pop-Up Inspired by Wes Anderson Aesthetics
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Creative Music Community Initiatives
Awake NY and Marshall Join on the Live from Awake NY Project
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Commemorative Fatherhood Campaigns
Mitchell & Ness Highlights the Profound Influence of Fatherhood
Timeless Fashion Collections
ORGANICJOHNPATRICK Presents a New Range of Pieces for the Season
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Singing Competition Audio Electronics
The Voice Electronics Take After the Hit ITV Studios Show
Dynamic Anniversary-Honoring Campaigns
Claire's Launches the Hello Kitty, Hello World Campaign
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Tech-Advanced Family Memories Projects
HeirStory Relies on AI, Blockchain, and the Metaverse
Architect-Inspired Anniversary Lines
The MORTLACH x STARCK Debut Capsule Will Be Revealed in 2024
College-Targeted Awareness Campaigns
PepsiCo Launched its 'Taste of Tomorrow' STEM Initiative
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Artist-Inspired Vape Collections
Timeless Vapes Has Launched a New Artist Legacy Collaboration
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Philosopher-Neighbouring Burial Plots
Consumers Can Buy the Burial Plot Next to Karl Marx's Tomb
Tradition-Focused Digital Libraries
Nestlé Brands Introduced the Living Traditions Library
Sitcom-Style Thanksgiving Campaigns
Whipshots & Patti’s Good Life Teamed Up to Make New Traditions
AI-Powered Actor Reading Programs
ElevenLabs Iconic Voices Brings Hollywood Stars Back to Life
Disruptive Hairstyling Campaigns
Bed Head's The Lab of Life Breaks the Fourth Wall
AI Obituary Composers
This Tool Helps People Write Loving Tributes to Family and Friends
Chillstep Album Releases
Lights Teases Ambient Chillstep Rendition of 'Pep' Album
Keepsake Family Legacy Books
Kindred Tales Turn Family Memories into a Book to Cherish Forever
Photographer-Honoring Stamp Collections
The United States Postal Service Honors Ansel Adams
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Personal AI Biographers
Otto Transforms Personal Experiences into a Beautifully Written Story
Fandom-Exploring Sports Partnerships
NFL and Mitchell & Ness Collaborate to Spotlight Fan Stories
Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions
London's Design Museum Hosts the World of Tim Burton
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Healthcare Marketing Deals
Haleon Taps Collectively to Enhance its Influencer Marketing Strategies
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Daily Inspirational Quotes
Models of Life Offers Real, Inspirational Quotes and Narratives
Vibrant Celebrity Icon Collections
The 'Bedsure x Iconic Collection' Pays Homage to Marilyn Monroe
Filmmaker-Honoring Design Exhibitions
The World of Tim Burton to Arrive at the Design Museum
Niche Number-Focused Community Forums
37 Heaven is a Place for Users to Celebrate the Number 37
Digital Time Capsules
LastCapsule Users Can Upload Content Like Photos, Videos, and More
Singer-Dedicated Streets
David Bowie Street is Celebrated in Paris
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados