These New 21 Savage Shirts and Hoodies Feature Bold Graphics
Riley von Niessen — December 29, 2016 — Pop Culture
After he unveiled a humorous Christmas hoodie, a selection of 21 Savage shirts, hoodies and more have been released by the Atlanta-born rapper in collaboration with PacSun.
Offered in simple colors, the apparel stands out for the bold graphics that covers the fabric. These intricate images have a strong 90s look, which comes from a combination of the old school lettering and the cartoon-like scenes that are often depicted. Most prominently, the tattooed face of the rapper makes an appearance on the 21 Savage shirts and more, making the merchandise easily recognizable to his growing base of young fans.
For some of the other pieces, the rapper's moniker is at the center, while the cities he's touring are listed down the sleeves.
Offered in simple colors, the apparel stands out for the bold graphics that covers the fabric. These intricate images have a strong 90s look, which comes from a combination of the old school lettering and the cartoon-like scenes that are often depicted. Most prominently, the tattooed face of the rapper makes an appearance on the 21 Savage shirts and more, making the merchandise easily recognizable to his growing base of young fans.
For some of the other pieces, the rapper's moniker is at the center, while the cities he's touring are listed down the sleeves.
Trend Themes
1. Retro Rap Merchandise - The demand for vintage-inspired rapper merchandise is growing, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands to collaborate with artists and release bold graphic apparel.
2. 90s Nostalgia Fashion - The resurgence of 90s fashion trends presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands to incorporate old school lettering and cartoon-like scenes into their apparel collections.
3. Celebrity Collaboration - Collaborating with popular celebrities like 21 Savage to create exclusive merchandise provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands to tap into the artist's fanbase and drive engagement.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - The fashion and apparel industry can capitalize on the demand for retro rapper merchandise by creating bold graphic apparel that resonates with the nostalgia-loving consumer base.
2. Streetwear - The streetwear industry can leverage the 90s nostalgia fashion trend to create unique pieces that appeal to the growing market of fashion-savvy consumers seeking retro-inspired designs.
3. Entertainment and Music - The entertainment and music industry can explore opportunities to collaborate with artists like 21 Savage to create exclusive merchandise that not only generates revenue but also strengthens the artist-fan relationship.
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