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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Empowering Walking Sticks
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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
Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
Masha Popova Remixes a Pair of adidas Superstars
Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups
HalloweenCostumes.com Debuted Its 2024 Halloween Animatronics
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
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
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
Claire's x Sliving Brings Paris Hilton's Style to a New Generation
Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
©SAINT Mxxxxxx Celebrates Heath Ledger's Joker in New Capsule
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
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
Celebrity-Designed High-End Jewelry Lines
Pharrell Williams Designs the New Tiffany Titan Pieces
Star-Approved Bag Campaigns
Louis Vuitton X Zendaya Join for Murakami’s Cherry Blossom Revival
Brand Heritage-Appreciation Campaigns
Timberlands Racy 'ICONIC' Campaign Honours Its Legacy
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
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
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
Singer-Collaborative Cartoon Merch
Bruno Mars and Hello Kitty Continue to Honor Her 50th Year
Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts
Gap Partners with Legendary Artists on its New Shirt Capsule
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
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
Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags
Innocean Berlin's Glory Over Pain Corporation Campaign is Satirical
Star-Supported Animated Character Campaigns
Hello Kitty and Bruno Mars Commemorate an Anniversary
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
Curated Design Initiatives
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Launches The Curious 100 List
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
Surf Brand Capsule Collections
Travis Barker x Hurley Melds Music, Art, and Surf Culture
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
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Musician Merch-Inspired T-Shirts
This Collaboration Gap Merch Highlights Iconic Artists
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
Generational Musician Gin Commercials
The Still G.I.N. 'A Toast Between Legends' Ad is AI-Powered
Design-Forward Funerary Urn Exhibitions
Alessi's Il Tornitore Matto Project is Thought-Provoking
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
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
Creative Urban Collaborative Fashion
A Day's March Joins Deadwood on a Joint Collection
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Pop Art Creative Collections
The KAWS + Warhol UT Collection Caters to Art Lovers
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
AI Alzheimer's Avatars
Lenovo & Innovations in In Dementia Launched Alzheimer’s Intelligence
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Pop Artist-Collaborative Phone Cases
CASETiFY and Andy Warhol Join Forces on a Special Capsule
Banshee-Inspired Fashion Collections
McQueen’s Spring 2025 Ad Campaign Embraces Irish Folklore
Accessibility-Focused Homewares
The Michael Graves Design x Pottery Barn Collection is Chic
Late Singer-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Spotlights its New Aaliyah Barbie Honoring the R&B Singer
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Multi-Sensory Shoe Pop-Ups
The Ugg Feel House Concept was Co-Curated by Post Malone
Influencer-Curated Second-Hand Pop-Up
Evergreen Goodwill Partners with Seattle-Based Influencers
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
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
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
Midlife Crisis Pizza Campaigns
The California Pizza Kitchen 40th Anniversary Marks a Milestone
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
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Designer Film Costumes
Chanel-Designed Costumes Illuminate a Musical About the End of the World
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Classic Architecture-Inspired Lighting
Zeynep Boyan Designs the Monumental Collection of Lamps
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Actor-Supported High Jewelry Campaigns
BULGARI Debuts Zendaya & Anne Hathaway for Eternally Reborn
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Millennium Technology Capsule Collections
The Drought x Napster Collection Has Three Pieces
Reinterpreted Retro Denim Spots
Beyoncé Stars in Chapter Three of Levi’s 'REIMAGINE Campaign'
AI-Powered Virtual Memorials
Mimorial Helps Users Create Customized Digital Tributes to Loved Ones
Eerie Film-Inspired Apps
The 'Welcome To The Afterlife Generator' Transforms Selfies
Spooky Film-Celebrating Cases
Velvet Caviar Releases its Beetlejuice Tech Collaboration
Music Icon-Supported AI Campaigns
Music Stars Spotlight Workday's AI-Powered Enterprise Solutions
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
Album-Inspired Clothing Capsules
Pacsun x Paris Hilton Present the Infinite Icon Collection
Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns
F Cancer Debuts the 'Pick Up Your Poop' Campaign
Suicide Awareness Films
Heirlooms Short Film Shines Light on Suicide Bereavement and Hidden Grief
Late Designer-Created Furniture Series
Phantom Hands Launched a Collection of Furniture
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
Commemorative Fatherhood Campaigns
Mitchell & Ness Highlights the Profound Influence of Fatherhood
Nostalgic Art-Inspired Postal Stamps
The New USPS Stamps Celebrate Art and Pop Culture
Dynamic Anniversary-Honoring Campaigns
Claire's Launches the Hello Kitty, Hello World Campaign
Artist-Collaborative Travel Accessories
Jaden Smith and Harper Collective Join on a New Capsule
Hockey Hero-Celebrating Campaigns
The Crown Royal Celebrates Canada's Unsung Hockey Heroes
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Artist-Inspired Vape Collections
Timeless Vapes Has Launched a New Artist Legacy Collaboration
Tech-Advanced Family Memories Projects
HeirStory Relies on AI, Blockchain, and the Metaverse
Horror Movie-Inspired Popcorn Buckets
Nosferatu Film Presents the Dynamic Popcorn Coffin Bucket
Celebratory Photo Collections
Sonic Editions Honors Black Icons with an Exclusive Photo Collection
Immersive Greeting Card Pop-Ups
The Anything Roots Post Shares the Magic of Handwritten Cards
Charming Creepy Collectibles
Deddy Bears Unbox from Coffins with Autopsy Reports
College-Targeted Awareness Campaigns
PepsiCo Launched its 'Taste of Tomorrow' STEM Initiative
Tree-Covered Vertical Mausoleum
Lehrer Architects and AyD Create the Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Birthday Celebration-Focused Champagne Lines
The Moët & Chandon Pharrell Williams Line is Limited
Tradition-Focused Digital Libraries
Nestlé Brands Introduced the Living Traditions Library
Disruptive Hairstyling Campaigns
Bed Head's The Lab of Life Breaks the Fourth Wall
AI-Powered Actor Reading Programs
ElevenLabs Iconic Voices Brings Hollywood Stars Back to Life
Reinventive Denim Campaigns
Chapter Two of the REIMAGINE Campaign Honors Levi's Denim Heritage
Celebratory Anniversary Exhibitions
K-Way Celebrates 60 Years with an Immersive Display in Milan
AI Obituary Composers
This Tool Helps People Write Loving Tributes to Family and Friends
Keepsake Family Legacy Books
Kindred Tales Turn Family Memories into a Book to Cherish Forever
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions
London's Design Museum Hosts the World of Tim Burton
Personal AI Biographers
Otto Transforms Personal Experiences into a Beautifully Written Story
Hawaiian-Inspired Slow Cooker Concepts
Julian Koebbe Designs the New Slow Cooker Concept
Hip-Hop Artist-Led Spirit Campaigns
Hip-Hop Artist Future Joins Grand Marnier for a Film Series
Vibrant Celebrity Icon Collections
The 'Bedsure x Iconic Collection' Pays Homage to Marilyn Monroe
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
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
Life Event Portfolios
Build and Share Life’s Key Moments With Milestones’ Curated Event Portfolio
Posthumous File Sharing
Bequeath Let's Users Store and Share Digital Files After Their Passing
Filmmaker-Honoring Design Exhibitions
The World of Tim Burton to Arrive at the Design Museum
Digital Time Capsules
LastCapsule Users Can Upload Content Like Photos, Videos, and More
Niche Number-Focused Community Forums
37 Heaven is a Place for Users to Celebrate the Number 37
Elderly-Catered Journal Concepts
The Dual-Screen Journal Concept Captures Important Memories
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados