Twelve Bar FW 2011 Shirts Pay Tribute to West Coast MCs
Matt Ho — September 10, 2011 — Pop Culture
The latest apparel to come out of the Twelve Bar FW 2011 collection are two shirts that are simple, stylish and pay respect to some of hip-hop's finest.
For the Twelve Bar FW 2011 collection, the brand is adding two new shirts into the mix that pays homage to hip-hop. The first one is called the 'California Love,' which is the first of 12 of the Crossword Collector series. The shirt shows off a crossword with several hip-hop names such as Kendrick Lamar, Odd Future and The D.O.C. scribbled into the square. The second shirt draws inspiration from A Tribe Called Quest's Low End Theory album artwork by incorporating the red, black and green color theme to the brand's heart logo. Both shirts are available in two different colors.
For the Twelve Bar FW 2011 collection, the brand is adding two new shirts into the mix that pays homage to hip-hop. The first one is called the 'California Love,' which is the first of 12 of the Crossword Collector series. The shirt shows off a crossword with several hip-hop names such as Kendrick Lamar, Odd Future and The D.O.C. scribbled into the square. The second shirt draws inspiration from A Tribe Called Quest's Low End Theory album artwork by incorporating the red, black and green color theme to the brand's heart logo. Both shirts are available in two different colors.
Trend Themes
1. Hip-hop Homage Fashion - Apparel and accessory brands can incorporate hip-hop culture references in their fashion lines, gaining popularity among a broader audience.
2. Crossword Collector Series - A series of collectable merchandise featuring popular culture references can attract dedicated fans and increase sales.
3. Color Schemes as Homage - Incorporation of color schemes from iconic album artworks and brands can add a nostalgic touch to new merchandise lines.
Industry Implications
1. Apparel - Fashion brands can create new lines of apparel that pay tribute to different musical genres and movements.
2. Collectibles - Brands that produce collectible merchandise can tap into hip-hop subculture fans' desire for exclusive merchandise.
3. Music - Hip-hop artists and record labels can create a merchandise line based on iconic album artwork to offer fans a chance to buy and own a piece of music history.
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