Karl Lagerfeld, Barack Obama, George Bush, and Dick Cheney finger puppets, designed in Mexico--does anyone else see the irony in that? These fun and realistic-looking felt figurines are really well done. They are unimaginably realistic considering the few pieces of fabric used and tiny stitched details included.
The puppets were designed and sewn by a very talented American artist Melanie Howard, who has a shop on Etsy.
Implications - Products such as art, photography or entertainment sketches that are inspired by or parody familiar and relatable concepts garner attention from a diverse body of people. Despite their varying interests, these people can relate to what is being sold. Political parodies, or any product related to patriotism, are widely consumed by those with political interests but also by a public consumed by pop culture.
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Karl Lagerfeld and Obama in Felt
Trend Themes
1. Political Parodies - Opportunities for creating products that parody or are inspired by political figures and concepts.
2. Relatable Art - The demand for art, photography, or entertainment sketches that mimic familiar and relatable concepts.
3. Patriotic Products - The popularity of products related to patriotism, appealing to both those with political interests and the general public consumed by pop culture.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Creating political parodies or relatable art can disrupt the traditional art industry and attract a wider audience.
2. Photography - Offering photography services that specialize in capturing relatable and familiar concepts can differentiate a photographer in the market.
3. Entertainment - Developing entertainment sketches or products inspired by political figures and concepts can give rise to new forms of entertainment that resonate with a broad audience.