If you're looking for some badass humanimal shots, look no further than the Alejo Giraldo 'Animal Gangs' artwork. The Barcelona-based artist has created four imaginary rivaling wild gangs, from 'The Lower East Side Bandana Foxes' to 'The East Village Zebra Punks'. The illustrations are a hilarious tribute to hipster fashion, acting as both a parody and nod to the way of life. My favorite piece is 'The Upper East Side Dagger Cats', which features the classic Wayfarer-style frame on a very 'cool cat.'
Featuring bright neon colors, the Alejo Giraldo 'Animal Gangs' series will help cure any 1990s nostalgia you might have, with electric blue zebra-print sunglasses and a zebra wearing sunglasses himself. The collection was originally designed for a Threadless t-shirt contest, but is now available in prints. This is one designer who knows how to make a statement.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Hipster Fashion Parodies
- Creating humorous illustrations that parody and pay homage to hipster fashion trends.
- Imaginary Wild Gangs
- Designing imaginary rivaling wild gangs with humanimal characters for artistic purposes.
- Nostalgic Neon Revival
- Bringing back the vibrant neon colors and bold patterns reminiscent of the 1990s.
Where This Applies
- Art and Illustration
- Opportunity for artists and illustrators to create unique and humorous parodies of fashion trends and subcultures.
- Fashion and Apparel
- Potential for clothing brands to embrace and incorporate nostalgic neon colors and bold patterns in their designs.
- Print and Merchandise
- Demand for prints and merchandise featuring imaginative wild gangs and hipster-inspired designs.
