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Medieval Nerd Fashion

The Code of Arms T-Shirt Turns Computer Coders into Royalty

— January 6, 2012 — Tech
The computer programmers of the world finally have a piece of clothing to call their own in the form of the Code of Arms t-shirt. The Code of Arms t-shirt is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the coat of arms that were ubiquitous among the European royal families of old.

This shirt has its own coat of arms, but it's slightly nerdier. The coat is made up of two coding monkeys and features the slogan "Refresh, Reboot, Reinstall." Other nerdy icons include a slice of pizza, a cup of coffee, a bag of chips and a can of soda. The coupe de grais and main giveaway of this shirt is the computer at the top of the crest with the WiFi signal emanating from it. The shirt is available now and sells for $15.
Trend Themes
1. Nerd Fashion - The Code of Arms t-shirt caters to computer programmers, indicating a trend towards embracing nerdy fashion.
2. Coat of Arms Parody - The Code of Arms t-shirt parodies traditional coat of arms, reflecting a trend of incorporating humor and irony into fashion design.
3. Tech-inspired Icons - The inclusion of coding monkeys, WiFi signals, and tech-related icons on the Code of Arms t-shirt represents a trend of incorporating technology symbols into clothing design.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Fashion retailers can tap into the demand for nerdy fashion by offering clothing items that cater to computer programmers and tech enthusiasts.
2. Graphic Design - Graphic designers can explore the trend of incorporating humor and irony into fashion design by creating parody designs that reference traditional symbols, such as coat of arms.
3. Print-on-demand Merchandise - Print-on-demand companies can take advantage of the trend of tech-inspired icons by offering customizable merchandise featuring coding monkeys, WiFi symbols, and other technology-related graphics.
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