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Comical Couture

The use of humor in fashion illustrates the continuing expansion of pop culture

Implications - With retailers constantly striving to appeal to a youthful demographic, modern pop culture references have served as useful marketing techniques. Consumers are constantly looking for products that they can relate to, thus explaining why brands are utilizing modern references in their clothing. This demonstrates how contemporary culture continues to pop up in everyday products.
Trend Themes
1. Humor in Fashion - The use of pop culture references and fun designs in apparel appeals to a youthful demographic, presenting openings for creative marketing techniques.
2. Medieval-inspired Fashion - Medieval styles are a source of inspiration in fashion design, creating opportunities for designers to merge history with contemporary designs in a creative way.
3. Disney-inspired Couture - Disney characters being used as inspiration in high-end fashion and editorial ads create innovative and profitable marketing campaigns.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can capitalize on using cultural references and fantastical inspirations from history to create unique, innovative designs.
2. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can see huge marketing opportunities in bridging popular and beloved franchises with fashionable clothing designs.
3. Media Industry - Media companies can benefit from using nostalgic characters and popular references in advertising and editorial content to create buzz and engagement.
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The Last Clean T-Shirt as seen on model Cara Delevingne will add a sassy touch to any girl’s wardrobe. The fun tee is great for young women who don’t take themselves to seriously or do laundry... MORE
Quirky Medieval-Inspired Fashion
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The Vivienne Westwood Spring 2014 featured a collection of Medieval-inspired fashions. Westwood put her own spin on the fashion of the Middle Ages, featuring looks that ranged from peasant-chic to... MORE
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This adorable fashion series by ‘aramanstudio T.A.’ was inspired by the beloved Disney cartoon Minnie Mouse. In these flashy fashion captures, a beautiful blond model is seen sporting Minnie... MORE

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