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Subversive Icon Fashion

Stussy 'Great Minds' Series Gives Shakespeare & Freud An 80's Graffiti Mak

— March 22, 2009 — Fashion
This Stussy 'Great Minds' collection takes some of the iconic thinkers and innovators throughout history and gives them an 80's neon graffiti makeover.

The Stussy 'Great Minds' series features Freud, Einstein, Marx, Shakespeare, and Thoreau. Each subverted portrait is coupled with a few lines that characterize the icon's work.

Implications - When you take a famous historical figure and reinvent them with a modern twist, the result is usually whimsical and playful like these quirky creations. Nevertheless, what makes products like the successful is the way that they allow consumers the opportunity to share their love of history and literature while simultaneously having fun a the same time. Even the most sophisticated of consumers needs a bit of humor in their life, and products along these lines certainly fit the bill.
Trend Themes
1. Iconic Figures Reinvented - Reinventing well-known historical figures with a modern twist to add a playful and imaginative element to products.
2. Neon Graffiti Aesthetic - Using bold neon graphics and graffiti-inspired designs to create a unique visual style and sense of nostalgia.
3. Pop Culture Mashups - Combining elements of classic literature and history with contemporary pop culture references to appeal to modern audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Designing clothing and accessories that incorporate bold graphics and neon colors inspired by graffiti and subversive art.
2. Art and Design - Creating modern interpretations of well-known historical figures and works of literature using bold graphics and pop culture references.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Using nostalgia and pop culture references to create engaging and memorable advertisements and content.
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