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60 Pirate Inspirations

The Appeal of Swashbuckling Culture is H-Arrrrrd to Deny

— March 6, 2011 — Fashion
Despite the best efforts of a few weaponized criminals in the Gulf of Aden and an ill-informed branding campaign by the recording industry, this collection of pirate inspirations is proof that pirate-themed innovations remain popular, lucrative and affectionately embraced across the broad spectrum of our pop-culture zeitgeist.

From bejeweled eye patches to buccaneer-esque advertising, pirate inspirations such as these show how our culture's continuing affinity for roguish sailors living flamboyantly above the law remains a major driving force in business, art and fashion.

Whether there is something innately attractive within the archetype of idealized piracy or if it's just because of the popular Disney movie franchise, pirate inspirations like these undeniably demonstrate how businesses and artists around the world are able to capture our imagination by delving into the wonderful world of a mischievously captivating genre.
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Swashbuckling Pop-Up Shops
Swashbuckling Pop-Up Shops
A Bathing Ape Pirate Store Makes its Way to Europe
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Space Pirate Sweet Treats
Space Pirate Sweet Treats
The Han Solo Carbonite Candy is for Star Wars Fans with a Sweetooth
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Tightrope-Walking Pirates
Tightrope-Walking Pirates
The Direct TV Cartoon Ads are Tightrope Tricky
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Pirates Inspired Playset
Pirates Inspired Playset
Isla Cruces with Spinning Waterwheel
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Swashbuckling Flash Drives
Swashbuckling Flash Drives
The Pirate USB Flash Drive Will Have Your Computer Walking the Plank
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$64 Million Pirates
$64 Million Pirates
Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean 4
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Pirates Rejoice!
Pirates Rejoice!
Research Shows That Filesharing is Not Hurting CD Sales
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Alcohol Sashes
Alcohol Sashes
The Pirate Drinking Belt is Perfect for Nautical Themed Celebrations
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How to Raise Pirates
How to Raise Pirates
New Parenting Book
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Pirate Hook Dolls
Pirate Hook Dolls
Sea Cuties by Hine Mizushima are Not as Innocent as They Seem
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Passionate Pirate Ads
Passionate Pirate Ads
The Marisa Miller 'Captain Morgan Rum' TV Spot Will Fight to the Death
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Pirate Pop-Up Shops
Pirate Pop-Up Shops
A Bathing Ape Launches Swashbuckling NYC Temporary Shop
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Luxe Jolly Roger Watches
Luxe Jolly Roger Watches
The Bell & Ross BR01 Tourbillon Airborne is a Swashbuckling Timepiece
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Parrot Sidekick Shoots
Parrot Sidekick Shoots
'Extravaganza' in V Magazine Spain April 2010 is a Pirate's Dream Editorial
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Swashbuckling Keyboards
Swashbuckling Keyboards
The Pirate Keyboard Only Has One Letter
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Pirate Squirrel Fashion
Pirate Squirrel Fashion
Philip Tseng Tees Bring Sea Styles to Street Side Rodents
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Sparkly Pirate Wear
Sparkly Pirate Wear
Rhinestoned Eye Patch for the Urban Swashbuckler
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Pirate Blouses
Pirate Blouses
Natalia Vodianova in the Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2010 Ad Campaign
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Pirate Reality Shows
Pirate Reality Shows
‘Pirate Hunters: USN' Is Timely With Hype Over Somali Pirates
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Sci-Fi Pirate Eyewear
Sci-Fi Pirate Eyewear
The Dinofleur 24K Eyepatch is a Spiked Accessory Lady Gaga Would Love
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Playful Pirate Patches
Playful Pirate Patches
'Pirate' by Mariell Oyre Channels Childhood Days of Dress-Up
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Preppy Pirate Jumpers
Preppy Pirate Jumpers
Rugby by Ralph Lauren Sweaters Make Us Say 'Arghhh'
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Pop-Up Pirate Promos
Pop-Up Pirate Promos
Johnny Depp Introduces "Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides"
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Pirate-Themed Packaging
Pirate-Themed Packaging
'The Spirit of Davy Jones' Rum by Amy Cesal
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Fierce Pirate Fashion
Fierce Pirate Fashion
The LF Spring Lookbook is for Adventurous Young Hearts
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Real Life Pirates
Real Life Pirates
Sudden Surge In Attacks In 2007
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Pirate Self Portrait
Pirate Self Portrait
Eye Patch & Parrot Mirror
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Remote Controlled Pirate Ship
Remote Controlled Pirate Ship
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Pirate-Painted Gloves
Pirate-Painted Gloves
The Tattooed gloves by Ellen Green are Sea-mingly Sweet.
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Urban Pirate Shoots
Urban Pirate Shoots
The 'Pagan Poetry' Editorial is Sultry and Romantic
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Pirate-Themed Graves
Pirate-Themed Graves
Swashbuckling Skull and Crossbones Headstones
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Pixelated Pirate Fashion
Pixelated Pirate Fashion
The Augmented Reality T-Shirt is One Clever Design
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Pirate-Inspired Logos
Pirate-Inspired Logos
Pop Culture Adaptations of the Jolly Roger
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Kiddie Pirate Apparel
Kiddie Pirate Apparel
Pirate Skull and Crossbones Beanie and Onesie Make for One Cute Matey
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Swashbuckling Bags
Swashbuckling Bags
Empire33 'Musashi' & 'Custer' Purses Are for Badass Fashionistas
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Tall Tale Pictures
Tall Tale Pictures
Javier Lovera Photographs Story-Telling Images
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Totenkopf Skull Toaster- Burns a Skull and Crossbones in Your Toast
Totenkopf Skull Toaster- Burns a Skull and Crossbones in Your Toast
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Street-Legal Pirate Ships
Street-Legal Pirate Ships
Denver DIYers Turn a Chevy Truck Into a Mobile Party Schooner
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Ethereal Pirate Photography
Ethereal Pirate Photography
The Haute Melissa Jelly Shoes for Spring/Summer 2010
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Freebooter Fashion
Freebooter Fashion
The Pirate-Friendly Jean-Charles De Castelbajac Spring 2010 Collection
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Contemporary Captain Fashion
Contemporary Captain Fashion
‘Escale' in Numero Magazine Plays on Pattern & Color
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Swashbuckling Fashion Shows
Swashbuckling Fashion Shows
The Marni Spring 2010 Show Mixes '50s Femininity and Pirates
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Unisex Pirate Scarves
Unisex Pirate Scarves
Superfine 'Rebel Yell' Spring 2010 Collection Channels Capt. Jack Sparrow
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Pirate Lore Branding
Pirate Lore Branding
Kraken Rum Blends Spiced Rum With Giant Creatures of the Deep
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Poised Pirate Pictorials
Poised Pirate Pictorials
'I am the Passenger' by Craig Owen has Nautical Panache
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Pirate Bathrooms
Pirate Bathrooms
Skull and Cross Bones Taps
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Pirates Commandeer Parisian Runway
Pirates Commandeer Parisian Runway
Jean Paul Gaultier SS 2008
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Pirate Ship Hats
Pirate Ship Hats
The Simona Smrckova Portraits II Series is Beautifully Fantastical
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Haute Pirate Wraps
Haute Pirate Wraps
Liu Wen Makes Big Bonnets Beautiful in Vogue China
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Pirate Hat Fashion
Pirate Hat Fashion
Chanel 2010 Cruise Collection Features Three-Cornered Hats
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Markered Mustaches
Markered Mustaches
Keira Knightley Playfully Poses for Vogue Italia January 2011
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Bedazzled Eye Patches
Bedazzled Eye Patches
Jorg Schieferecke Belinda Hirt Editorial Shows Avant-Garde Pirate Couture
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Space Pirate Street Shoes
Space Pirate Street Shoes
The Han Solo Adidas Kicks Will Keep You Out of the Carbonite
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Animated Fashiontography
Animated Fashiontography
Vogue Italia Brings Pirates from September 2009 Editorial to Life
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Futuristic Pirate Photography
Futuristic Pirate Photography
Model Gwen Lu is a Rocker Rebel
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Confusing Timepieces
Confusing Timepieces
The HD3 Complication Black Pearl Watch is Perfect for Pirates
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Pirate Queen Fashion
Pirate Queen Fashion
Helena Christensen For Agent Provocateur
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Pirate Nomads
Pirate Nomads
Artist Swoon Recycles Trash into a Floating Artist Community
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Swashbuckling Bedrooms
Swashbuckling Bedrooms
Steve Kuhl Has Built the Most Incredible Pirate Ship Room
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Pirate Beauty Paintings
Pirate Beauty Paintings
Charmaine Olivia is a Hipster Fashion Illustrator
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