Liam Gallagher (of Oasis fame) released a clothing label called "Pretty Green" late last week. The label is simple and to the point, just like the singer himself.
Known for his straightforward style, Liam Gallagher’s entirely limited edition Pretty Green collection is exciting Oasis fans everywhere. Check out some sneak peeks of the line above.
Implications - Modern musicians are taking a page from celebrities and expanding their personal brand by creating diffusion lines in other industries. As many musicians are fashion icons in their own right, clothing labels are a logical extension of their name. Gwen Stefani, LL Cool J and Jay-Z are just some of the many musicians who have made the most of this phenomenon.
Musician Menswear Lines
Liam Gallagher Releases 2009 'Pretty Green' Collection
Trend Themes
1. Musician Fashion Lines - The trend of musicians launching fashion lines is gaining popularity, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry.
2. Celebrity Diffusion Lines - The trend of celebrities expanding their personal brand by creating diffusion lines in other industries provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in various industries.
3. Limited Edition Collections - The trend of releasing limited edition collections by musicians and celebrities provides opportunities for creating exclusivity and scarcity, leading to disruptive innovation in the fashion industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of musicians launching fashion lines and releasing limited edition collections.
2. Music Industry - The music industry can explore the trend of creating diffusion lines in other industries, such as fashion, to expand the personal brand of musicians.
3. Celebrity Branding Industry - The celebrity branding industry can capitalize on the trend of celebrities expanding their personal brand by creating diffusion lines in various industries.