Beyonce's Second on the Run Tour Now Has a Line of Merch
Ellen Smith — March 30, 2018 — Fashion
References: shop.beyonce & hypebae
Prior to the kick off of her second On the Run tour, Beyonce has dropped a new line of march that features visually striking imagery inspired by the Egyptian goddess Nefertiti.
The photo-heavy line is comprised of tees, long-sleeved shirts, jackets, accessories and more, offering every fan of Bey something simple to express their fandom. Standouts from the line include a vibrant orange shirt that's been printed with a collage of the songstress. Additional items include cropped shirts, plain white tees and more, all of which feature glamorous photographs of the star. Both artistic and fashionable, this line demonstrates the potential relationship between streetwear and fine art.
The collection can be purchased on Beyonce's website.
Image Credit: Beyonce
The photo-heavy line is comprised of tees, long-sleeved shirts, jackets, accessories and more, offering every fan of Bey something simple to express their fandom. Standouts from the line include a vibrant orange shirt that's been printed with a collage of the songstress. Additional items include cropped shirts, plain white tees and more, all of which feature glamorous photographs of the star. Both artistic and fashionable, this line demonstrates the potential relationship between streetwear and fine art.
The collection can be purchased on Beyonce's website.
Image Credit: Beyonce
Trend Themes
1. Photo-heavy Merchandise - The merging of streetwear and fine art exemplified in photo-heavy concert merchandise presents an opportunity for artists and designers to collaborate and create wearable art.
2. Fan Expression - The use of visually striking imagery on concert merchandise presents an opportunity for fans to express their devotion to their favorite artists in unique and fashion-forward ways.
3. Online Retail - The availability of Beyonce's new line of merchandise exclusively through her website illustrates the growing trend of artists and brands bypassing traditional retailers and selling directly to consumers through e-commerce platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The photo-heavy merchandise trend offers fashion designers and companies an opportunity to push the boundaries of wearable art and create unique and eye-catching products for fans.
2. Music - The use of visually striking imagery on concert merchandise presents an opportunity for music artists and industry professionals to expand their branding and connect with audiences through creative merchandise offerings.
3. E-commerce - The online exclusive release of Beyonce's new line of concert merchandise highlights the potential for using e-commerce platforms to create direct-to-consumer sales channels, cutting out the middle-man.
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