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Unpredictable Collaboration

Unrelated brands are coming together to sell the best of both worlds

Implications - Co-branding and collaborations are appealing to consumers and brands alike, with the most unlikely of brands coming together to make more interesting and valuable products. Consumers are reacting strongly to those that bring together to completely different brands, as this not only makes the occasion seem more unique, but appeals to two sides of a person's psyche.
Trend Themes
1. Unlikely Collaborations - Collaborating with brands from different industries can attract consumers and create unique and valuable products.
2. Brand Renewal - Collaborating with creative designers can revitalize brands and bring new customers.
3. Pop Culture Inspiration - Using pop culture as inspiration for fashion and design products can attract a younger, more modern consumer base.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Design - Collaborating with unexpected partners or using pop culture inspiration can create new and exciting product offerings.
2. Food and Beverage - Partnering with fashion designers or creative collaborators can add excitement and novelty to food and beverage products.
3. Entertainment - Leveraging pop culture icons in product design or collaborations can appeal to fans and attract new customers.
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Japanese Jungle Sneakers (UPDATE)
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The Arethusa Dairy Collaboration Set to Offer Delicious Ice Cream
This collaboration between Arethusa Dairy and President and Vice President of Manolo Blahnik (George Malkemus and Tony Yurgaitis) may just be the smartest pair up that has ever happened. Arethusa... MORE
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The Pantone Makeup Line is Inspired by the 2013 Color of the Year
This March, cosmetic retailer Sephora is releasing a Pantone-inspired makeup line featuring this year’s dazzling emerald shade. The line includes products such as false glitter eyelashes, nail... MORE
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The New Converse ‘PLAY’ Collection is Colorfully Quirky
The New Converse PLAY collection, created in collaboration with Comme Des Garcons, features a series of brightly-colored cartoonish sneakers that are both fun and functional. Designed by Rei... MORE
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The Marc Jacobs Diet Coke Cans Have Officially Been Unveiled
The first batch of Marc Jacobs Diet Coke cans have finally hit the Internet. They are playful, colorful and feature vivacious patterns. Marc Jacobs is the perfect candidate to revitalize the brand... MORE

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