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Michael Jackson Converse

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Alcat2021's Sneakers Also Include Beatles, Twilight, Johnny Depp

— July 21, 2009 — Fashion
Now you can kick it like Michael Jackson in these customized shoes! The Michael Jackson Converse sneakers shown in the gallery were hand-painted by alcat2021, no doubt one of millions of fans creatively inspired by the king of pop.

Some of alcat2021's other designs include Harry Potter Converse sneakers as well as The Beatles, Twilight and Johnny Depp pirate portrait Converse.

The Michael Jackson Converse sneakers are selling for $199USD.

Implications - Incorporating elements of popular culture is a great way to garner instant attention from the busy consumer. Companies should consider placing images or general features from music icons in their products to achieve this familiarity when marketing a commodity.
Trend Themes
1. Customized Pop Culture Sneakers - Opportunity for businesses to cater to consumers' desire for personalized and unique products by creating customized sneakers featuring popular cultural icons.
2. Celebrity Influenced Merchandise - Opportunity for businesses to capitalize on celebrity fandom by creating merchandise that resonates with fans and taps into their emotional connection with their favorite celebrities.
3. Nostalgia-driven Fashion - Opportunity for businesses to tap into consumers' nostalgia for iconic figures and moments from the past by incorporating them into fashion items like sneakers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel Industry - Creating customized sneakers featuring popular cultural icons can attract a niche market and boost sales in the fashion and apparel industry.
2. Entertainment Merchandise Industry - The demand for celebrity-inspired merchandise represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the entertainment merchandise industry to cater to fans' emotional connection with their favorite celebrities.
3. Pop Culture and Memorabilia Market - Incorporating nostalgic elements into fashion items like sneakers can help businesses tap into the pop culture and memorabilia market, attracting collectors and fans alike.
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