There are people who like a nice curry now and then, and then there are those who love it so much that they would dress up like it, and the 'Psychic Curry T-shirt' is for those who fall into the latter category. The newly released piece of food fashion from Japanese clothing company Tanuki is covered in a photo-realistic print of a traditional Japanese curry dish with a fleecy white breast pocket that looks like a hunk of rice.
The curry emblazoned on the Psychic Curry T-shirt is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. Most often served with potatoes, carrots, and a ball of rice, as the shirt depicts, the dish made its way west during the British colonial period in India as a result of dealings with the Japanese Emperor Meiji. In recognition of those historical roots, consumers can now wear their favorite dish with pride.
Bizarre Food-Themed Shirts
The 'Psychic Curry T-shirt' is a Realistic Print of Japanese Curry
Trend Themes
1. Food-themed Fashion - Opportunity for designers to create realistic prints of popular dishes on clothing.
2. Japanese Curry Culture - Opportunity to explore the popularity of Japanese curry as a trendy food item.
3. Cultural Historical Fashion - Opportunity to incorporate historical roots into modern fashion designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion retailers can capitalize on the trend of food-themed apparel.
2. Food and Beverage - Restaurants and food brands can leverage the popularity of Japanese curry to create new products or marketing campaigns.
3. Heritage Clothing - Clothing brands can use historical influences to create unique and culturally-relevant fashion items.