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Reptilian Intrigue

Cold-blooded creations are inspired by the mysticism of reptiles

Implications - Reptiles, due to their mysticism and unpredictability, are both one of the most feared and most intriguing animals on the planet. As the obsession with reptiles perhaps runs alongside the consumer fascination with the equally unpredictable vampire, pop culture junkies are increasingly looking to their cold-blooded friends for scaly design inspiration.
Trend Themes
1. Reptile-inspired Design - The mysticism and unpredictability of reptiles is inspiring designers to create scaly and snake-like products and fashion.
2. Shockvertising - Controversial and uncomfortable imagery used in advertisements can be an effective way to grab attention and make a product memorable.
3. Morbid Entertainment - Society's growing fascination with morbid and disturbing themes is changing the entertainment industry, creating new opportunities for businesses to push the boundaries of frightful elements.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Reptilian fashion trends such as snake-print tights, crocodile boots, and scaly laptop textures are being embraced by designers and consumers alike.
2. Advertising - The use of controversial and uncomfortable imagery in advertising is gaining popularity and is becoming an effective strategy for grabbing consumer attention and making a brand memorable.
3. Entertainment - An increased interest in morbidity and disturbing themes is changing the entertainment industry, giving businesses opportunities to create unforgettable experiences for audiences.
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Featured Examples

Slithering Body Art
Slithering Body Art
Serpent Lovers Show their Feelings with Snake Tattoos
The serpents in these snake tattoos are scarier than real live snakes. From cobras to boas, all kinds of snake body art cover these brave, reptile-loving souls. Even more interesting than the kinds of… MORE
DIY Dentistry
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Francesco Sambo 'Selfportrait' Project is Mechanized Mania
The Francesco Sambo 'Selfportrait' project is a collection of extremely dark images that look like a series of science experiments gone awry. These self-portraits are incredibly stylized, using digital… MORE
Disturbing Dragon Art
Disturbing Dragon Art
These Christopher Ulrich Paintings are Frighteningly Good
The Christopher Ulrich paintings are deeply disturbing. This painter has quite the talent for combining the human form with reptilian creatures. The mixtures of the two forms create a disconcerting piece… MORE
Mini Dragon Pets
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An Avatarian Reptile Found in Indonesia
First of all, there is a such thing as a mother effin mini dragon. The photos above were taken in Buton, Indonesia at the Lambusango Forest reserve by Reddit user Biophilia_curiosus. He's clever and geeky,… MORE
Reptilian Activists
Reptilian Activists
The Latest PETA Ad Campaign Features the Fierce Jenna Dewan
I know this PETA ad campaign is suppose to get you thinking about animal activism, but the only thing I'm thinking is that Jenna Dewan is the hottest reptile on the planet -- and that's just downright… MORE
Reptilian Aircraft Vehicles
Reptilian Aircraft Vehicles
The Mercedes Unimog Makes Sure You Aren't Left Stranded
Probably one of the worst things that could happen to you at an airport is the plane malfunctioning before it even takes off. If such an unfortunate circumstance ever does happen, you want to make sure… MORE
Reptilian Heart-Attack Foods
Reptilian Heart-Attack Foods
The Bacon Cheese Turtleburger May Run Away With Your Health
The first word that popped into my head when looking at the Bacon Cheese Turtleburger in disbelief with a side of disgust was, "Why?" First of all, why would I want to chow down on anything that resembles… MORE
Reptilian Retail Displays
Reptilian Retail Displays
The Alexander McQueen Window in NYC is a Jungle of Style
Retail displays often rely on boldness and extravagance to capture the attention of shoppers, and perhaps one of the most notable examples from this season is the Alexander McQueen window display from… MORE
Reptilian Laptops
Reptilian Laptops
The Black Crocodile Sony Vaio P is Wildly Chic
The newly-released Black Crocodile Sony Vaio P is presently exclusive to Japan. Given its sleek-chic compact look, though, this item is already gaining popularity in North America and will hopefully make… MORE
Reptilian Rocker Boots
Reptilian Rocker Boots
The Dr. Martens Pascal Boot is Croc Embossed
Boots made from snake, alligator or crocodile skin are nothing new, but the Dr. Martens Pascal Boot is definitely different. Lately Dr. Martens has been putting some interesting spins on their classic… MORE
Creepy-Crawly Portraits
Creepy-Crawly Portraits
The 'Snakes' Jean-Francois Carly Photos Use Serpants as Accessories
The 'Snakes' Jean-Francois Carly photoshoot might make reptile-phobics squirm. The London-based photographer captured beautiful portraits of naked men posing with huge serpents as accessories. Judging… MORE
Reptilian Tights
Reptilian Tights
The Gal Stern Hand-Printed Tights Collection Scales Up to Competition
The Gal Stern hand-printed tights collection is full of sassy tights, many of which resemble tropical lizard scales. Gal Stern is an Israeli designer who graduated from Shenkar College of Engineering and… MORE

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