The new Ed Hardy by Siberia Hills collection was recently unveiled and it is reminiscent of the earlier eras, specifically the early 2000s. The designs are rooted in art sensibility and a nod to the iconic label that thrived during the time - Ed Hardy.
Founder of Siberia Hills, Daf Orlovsky states, "We are in the middle of a Y2K revival, bringing back themes and imagery that made people excited 2 decades ago is energizing and recoiling at the same time. How do you reimage that essence for people to see the intended beauty in it again?" The capsule celebrates the tattoo artist's signature artwork seen across items such as hoodies, denim designs, and tees.
2000s-Themed Graphic Fashion Apparel
The Ed Hardy by Siberia Hills Collection Nods to the 2000s
Trend Themes
1. Y2K Fashion - The resurgence of Y2K-themed graphic fashion apparel offers great opportunities to create a new generation of clothes that connect with nostalgia.
2. Nostalgic Design - The return of the early 2000s fashion trend presents an excellent opportunity to create new collections that fuse nostalgia with updated designs and aesthetics.
3. Art-inspired Apparel - The rise of apparel collections inspired by artwork, like the Ed Hardy by Siberia Hills collection, can be a starting point for partnerships between fashion brands and artists to create new and unique designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry, particularly the streetwear segment, can leverage the resurgence of Y2K-style designs and art-inspired clothing to create new product lines and capture market share.
2. Art Industry - Artists and art institutions can collaborate with fashion brands to create shirts, hoodies and denim designs that celebrate art and provide new and unique fashion products.
3. Retail Industry - Retailers can create new product lines and even pop-up stores that tap into the new buzz for early 2000s nostalgia through fashion apparel and merchandise.