Tom Lenk is an American actor who is most known for his roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Angel.'
Recently, the actor has taken to Instagram to document his low cost versions of red carpet looks. His account bio reads "Less is always more, with #LenkLewkForLess" -- the hashtag he includes with his hilarious parody outfits. Although all the post are comedic, some of Tom Lenk's looks are strangely accurate, even when draped over his masculine frame.
Recreating Mariah Carey's lost heel experience, Tom Lenk writes, "We nearly lost Mariah this week when her Louboutin went DOWN. Why pay full price for those red bottoms? A LEWKBOUTIN by #LenkLewkForLess gets the JOB DONE." The image accompanying shows Tom Lenk in his cost effective version of fishnet stockings -- drawn straight on to his leg with a marker. His #LenkLewkForLess version of Louboutin's is to tape some colored paper onto the bottom of the shoes and he achieves the dress pattern by covering what looks to be an ill-fitting black shirt with bits of gold foil.
Parody Red Carpet Looks
Tom Lenk Recreated Red Carpet Looks with Hilarious Low Cost Alternatives
Trend Themes
1. Low-cost Parody Fashion - Producing your own low-cost version of high-end fashion or event-inspired fashion could create a new market opportunity for a young and creative demographic.
2. Instagram Influencer Opportunity - Influencers on Instagram can expand their brand by creating content that parodies high-end fashion and/or popular culture in order to allow followers to engage with content in an accessible way.
3. DIY Fashion Trend - Opportunities exist to package and sell DIY fashion kits, at-home dyeing materials, and pattern making classes to appeal to those looking to create their own low-cost versions of current fashion trends in a sustainable way.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion & Apparel Industry - The fashion industry can create a low-cost collection that imitates high-end runway looks, catering to the demographic who want to participate in current fashion trends, but are unable or unwilling to pay high prices.
2. Media Industry - Opportunities exist for media companies to create content around throwing look-alike fashion parties as a means of parodying high-end fashion and event culture, while educating viewers on DIY alternatives.
3. DIY Retail Industry - Retailers can create and promote DIY fashion trend kits, such as the trend seen in Tom Lenk's Instagram post, capitalizing on a market of individuals seeking to create and share content around sustainable, low-cost fashion.