If there is one thing to be learned from this collection of posthumous celebrity innovations, it is that the legacy and impact of celebrities can live on and endure long after they pass away.
This collection of innovations and creative celebrity tributes are living proof that the world does not forget those who have made their mark in the entertainment industry, whether it's through advertisements, the media, or creative innovations and products. And though this may come as a small consolation for those close to some of the celebrities who inspired these trends, it is consolation nevertheless.
30 Posthumous Celebrity Innovations
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Postmortem Fashion Collections
The Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2010 Look Book
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Postmortem Editorials
Bruce Weber Photo Shoot of Michael Jackson Resurfaces
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Liquid Resurrections
Jimi Hendrix Electric Vodka Lets You Party Like a (Dead) Rockstar
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Dead Celebrity Tats
From a Patrick Swayze Tattoo to Badass Bob Barker Ink
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Posthumous Honors
Heath Ledger Gets Chauvel Award
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Death Masks of the Famous
Postmortem Celeb Faces
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Posthumous Restaurant Openings
Five Leaves Opens, Minus Heath Ledger
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DJ Tribute Tattoos
Kat Von D Inks DJ Fashen With a DJ AM Tattoo
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Dead Icons as Martyrs
Michael Jackson Portrait by David LaChapelle
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Posthumous Restaurant Promos
Ivar's Underwater Billboards Surface from the Puget Sound
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Postmortem Artwork
These Alex Dodge Paintings are Bloodcurdling
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Pop Star Skulls
Dead Rebel Icon Artwork Series from Paul Insect Is Hauntingly Hip
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Dead Celebrity Auctions
The Life of Yves Saint Laurent is Up for Auction
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Connecting Dead & Alive Icons
Converse Centennial 'Connectivity'
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Post-Mortem Moneymakers
Highest Earning Dead Celebs
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Posthumous Film Trailers
Heath Ledger's 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus'
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Elvis, 30 Years Dead and as Big as Ever
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Posthumous Magazine Covers
Heath Ledger Graces Front of Entertainment Weekly
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Artful Designer Tribute Videos
Nick Knight's Imaginative Video Honors Alexander McQueen
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Dead Celebrity Scents
My DNA Fragrance Antiquity Line is Creepy
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Posthumous Dance Tributes
“Dancing With the Stars” Michael Jackson Homage
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Posthumous Music Videos
Heath Ledger Directed Modest Mouse ‘King Rat' Video
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Retro Icons in Modern Ads
Monroe & Taylor Become Someone
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Promoting From the Grave
Marketers Are Turning to Dead Icons As Modern Spokespeople
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Posthumous Viral Movements
The Dark Campaign to Score The Dark Knight An Oscar
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Dead Celebrity Confections
The Elvis Cake Includes Aviators & a Tan
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Posthumous Memoirs
The Mark Twain Memoir to be Released 100 Years After His Death
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Postmortem Pop Singles
Mrs. Jackson Releases Michael Jackson 'Opis None' Song Free for Fans
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Wedding Ring Tattoos
From Hitch Date Digits to Inked “I Do” Finger Scribbles
97 Super Colourful Tattoos
Colorful Ink, from the Bald to the Beautiful
Michael Jackson Tattoos
Fans Scramble to Honor the King of Pop With Permanent Ink
Fluttering Spring Shoes
The Alexander McQueen Spring 2011 Shoes Continue the Legacy
Tragic Tattoos
Incorrectly Spelled Tattoos Mortify Purchasers, Become Viral on the Web
Feather Wedding Dress Knock-Offs
Project Runway Copies Alexander McQueen
Couture Footwear Frenzies
Daphne Guinness Rocks Alexander McQueen Armadillo Shoes in Public First
45 Pop Culture Tattoos
From Michael Jackson Ink to Hello Kitty Body Mods
77 Alexander McQueen Revelations
From Spinal Stilettos to Faux Armor Masks
Intimate Celeb Facetography
The Many Famous Faces of David LaChapelle
Phat Art
The Jenny Saville Paintings Depict Human Vulnerability
Embroidery Tattoos
Glitch-Vixen Gets Her Grandma's Needlework Permanently Inked
Surrealist Caricature Tattoos
Inked Tributes to Salvador Dali and His Quirky Work
Gothic Album Artwork
Lady Gaga 'The Fame Monster' Shows the Dark Side of Fame
Ice Vixen Couture
The Tex Saverio 'La Glacon' Spring 2011 Collection is Ready for Winter
Creative Toilet Signs
Bathroom Humor
Mankinis on the Catwalk
Alexander McQueen's Borat Inspiration
TV Tribute Tattoos
'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Body Ink
Posthumous Honors
Heath Ledger Gets Chauvel Award
Violent Film Tattoos
10 Inked Dedications to Stanley Kubrick's Clockwork Orange
35 Subverted Modern Art Masterpieces
From Cartoon Oil Paintings to Urban Warrior Portraits
Bacon Tattoos
Man Shares Love for Bacon with the World
Intense Emotional Tributes
The Chris Brown BET Awards Michael Jackson Tribute was Surprising
Explosive Body Art
Tattoos Inked With A Bang
Posthumous Restaurant Openings
Five Leaves Opens, Minus Heath Ledger
Curse of The Dark Knight?
Morgan Freeman's Nightmare Makes Three
Tribute Fashion
Luxirare Memorializes Michael Jackson with Chic Belted Jacket
63 Crazy Music Videos
From Crowd Sourcing to Rapping Videographers
Tattoos of Dead Celebrities
Inked Elvis Fans
10 Celebrity Tattoos
From Mike Tyson's Eye To Inked Obamas
Tribute Editorials
Harper's Bazaar Pays Homage to Michael Jackson in September 2009
Epic Apocalyptic Photography
Julius Bramanto's 'Odd and Ends' Editorial for Amica
Head Armor Accessories
Alexander McQueen's Extreme Warrior Masks Make You A Chic Tinman
DJ Tribute Tattoos
Kat Von D Inks DJ Fashen With a DJ AM Tattoo
Retro-Fab Fashion Illustrations
The Incomparable Artwork of Jordi Labanda
Sinister Sketches
This Nick Francel Artwork is Spine-Chilling
Iconic Movie Tattoos
Permanent Celebrations of Heath Ledger's Joker
Nudevertising Music Videos
Matt & Kim Defend Right to Bare All in Public
Heath Ledger Lives On
'Five Leaves' Restaurant Will Open Anyway
Creepy Creature Paintings
The Lukasz Jaskolski Artwork is Disturbingly Good
Updated Global Peace Anthems
'We are the World 25' for Haiti Debuts at Olympics Opening Ceremonies
Budget-Friendly High Fashion
‘McQ Alexander McQueen' Fashions Hit the Bargain Racks at
Tattoos of Musicians
10 Inked Band Tributes
Knife Painting
The Beautiful and Innovative Artwork of Francoise Nielly
Pierced Pictures
Cut And Nailed Modified Artwork by Dutch Artist Amie Dicke
Scream(ing) Tributes
Janet Jackson Honors Michael With a Spectacular Performance at the 2009 VMAs
Swarovski Scents
Amanda Lepore Launches $950 Crystal Studded Fragrance
Shattered Glass Editorials
The Alexander McQueen Fall Ad Campaign Features Moody Models
Classic Covers on New Books
Penguin Gives "Harry Potter" Series a Retro Makeover
Leafy Golden Booties
These Alexander McQueen Platform Boots are Sensational Works of Art
Pixelated Pop Legends
CLOT Creates Blurred Michael Jackson Apparel
Gadget-Inspired Fragrances
Justin Timberlake's 'Play' Cologne for Givenchy Mimics MP3 Players
21 Awesome Auctions
From Michael Jackson Memorabilia to Voyeuristic Auctions
Censor Bar Music Videos
Make the Girl Dance Comes Out With Minimizing Music Video
Legendary Icon Tees
The Dennis Morris ‘Timeless' Collection Lets You Wear the Stars
Zorro Masks and Saris
Michael Jackson As Mikaeel, The Masked Hero
Fashion Lines by Dead Celebrities
Marilyn Monroe's New Collection
12 Posthumous Innovations
From Heath Ledger's New Movie to Michael Jackson Tribute Dances
Skeletal Bride Artwork
Artist Laurie Lipton Brings Horror to Life
Fake Memoirs
Herman Rosenblat's Holocaust Love Story Exposed as a Hoax
Modern Art Menswear
Painted Pieces From Alexander McQueen's Spring 2010 Line
Exclusive Designer Homages
The Visionaire Alexander McQueen Tribute Will Be a Collectible for Fans
Mouthy Music Videos
‘Whachadoin?' by N.A.S.A. Is A Musical Surrealist Adventure
15 Tributes to Michael Jackson
From Fashion Revivals to King of Pop Auctions
Celebrity Tribute Tattoos
Heath Ledger as Joker
City Exclusive Fragrances
Tom Ford's Milan, Kuwait & London-Only Scents
Blue Suede Shoes
Fall's Hottest Footwear, Courtesy of Elvis Presley
Pop Icon Auctions
Michael Jackson's Neverland Bumper Cars on eBay for $46K+
Metallic MJ Tributes
Catalogue Magazine Reflects on Michael Jackson's Iconic Style
Celebrity Fashion Lines
Michael Jackson x Christian Audigier Collection
Butterfly-Ridden Ads
Designers Opt for Nature-Inspired Ads
Iconic Pop Memorabilia Auctions
Michael Jackson Says Adios to “Billie Jean” Glove
Books From Dead Authors
‘Who Is Mark Twain?' Reveals 24 Previously Unpublished Works
10 Top Hot and Cane Tributes
From $150,000 Canes to Lace-Up Top Hats
Hunted Treasure Auctions
Priceless Treasure Hunt-Inspired Rings Up for Sale
Blockbuster Movie Reincarnations
'The Dark Knight' Returns to Theaters for a Farewell Tour
Patient Petography
Posthumous Publication Shows Off Impeccably-Timed Shots
Working After Death
Heath Ledger's Parents Happy with Dark Knight
Luxe Skeletal Home Decor
Alexander McQueen Rugs Gives Floors Haute Couture Flair
Beastly Illustrations
This Jeff Simpson Artwork is Animalistic
Snazzy Shower Curtains
Catherine David's Humorous Designs
Mountain-Inspired Fragrances
'A Scent by Issey Miyake' Evokes the Japanese Landscape
Celebrating Iconic Fashion Careers
Sonja Rykiel's Paris Exhibition
Rosy Fragrance Ads
Scarlett Johansson Goes Pink for Dolce & Gabbana's 'Rose the One'
Posthumous Film Trailers
Heath Ledger's 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus'
Life-Saving Fashion
Marc C. Michael Jackson Tee for Pan American Development Foundation
Lonely Fragrance Campaigns
Man in Kylie Minogue's Inverse Ad Needs Some Companionship
10 Tributes to the Original NES
From Old-School Gamer Guitars to Video Game Footwear
Cinecentric Tributes
The Pedro Almodovar Monument in La Mancha, Spain
Portly Impersonators
Fat Elvis Imitators Outweigh the King
Superstitious Scents
D&G Launches Tarot-Based Fragrances
Incarcerated Choreography
Dancing Inmates Do Michael Jackson's 'This is It'
100 Michael Jackson Homages
From Joe Jackson in Court to King of Pop Logos
Child Star Memoirs
Slumdog Millionaire's Rubina Ali to Pen Autobiography
Sparkly Tribute Commercials
Michael Jackson MTV Ad is a Humorous Teaser
Celebrity Robots
Interactive Elvis Bust
Oil Rig Music Videos
Ciara and Missy Elliot Take to the Desert for 'Work'
Professional Personal Memoirs
Memoir Productions Captures Loved Ones' Stories
Death-Defying Couture Clips
Video Footage of the Final Alexander McQueen Fall 2010 Collection
Hot Wheel Auctions
1965 Dodge Deora Goes Up for Auction
Accessory Tributes
Apple Corp Ltd's Beatles Bags Celebrate the Legendary Band
Posthumous Magazine Covers
Heath Ledger Graces Front of Entertainment Weekly
Furniture Fragrances
Artek and Comme des Garcons 'Standard' is a Unisex Scent
Pop Star Evolution
Art Depicting the Ever-Changing Face of Michael Jackson
Plush Blue Kicks
Lanvin Velvet High-Top Trainers Let You Feel Like Elvis
11 Scary Screamovations
Extreme Emotions Expressed in Celebrity Tributes to Rage Photography
Epic Elvis Renditions
Eric Davidson Puts His Own Twisted Spin on Iconic Figures
Credit Crunch Literature
Vintage Books by Ayn Rand Surge in Popularity Thanks to Recession
3D King of Pop Tributes
Special Michael Jackson Grammy Tribute Comes to Life
26 Michael Jackson-Inspired Goods
From King of Pop Rosaries to Moonwalking Babies
Birds-Eye Music Videos
‘Mad World' Music Video Gets Inventive on a Budget
Knitastic Oblong-Head Paintings
Christine Aerfeldt's Artwork is Oddly Beautiful
Elvis-Inspired Blue Suede Shoes
The Men's Opening Ceremony Shoes for Spring 2010
Posthumous Music Videos
Heath Ledger Directed Modest Mouse ‘King Rat' Video
King of Rock Comics
Elvis Comics Bring Blue Suede Shoes Back on the Anniversary of His Death
Posthumous Ivy League Lawsuits
Yale's ‘Skull and Bones' Sued for Geronimo'
Cement-Topped Scents
The Alexa Lixfeld Fragrance Bottle is Topped with Concrete
Prehistoric Auctions
Rare Tyrannosaurus Rex Skeleton Goes Under Hammer
Banned Book Auctions
Signed Copy of Hitler's ‘Mein Kampf' Sells for $35,000
Revivals of Secondhand Books
Used Book Sales Surge During Tough Economic Times
Interactive Music Videos
The Cold War Kids Let Fans Mix and Match Their New Album
Residential Pop Star Tributes
The Thriller House Pays Homage to Michael Jackson
Airplane-Car Auctions
Howard Hughes Modified 1936 Lincoln 'Aero-Mobile' Sells for $1M
Posthumous Viral Movements
The Dark Campaign to Score The Dark Knight An Oscar
Awful Article Tributes
The Wikidumper Blog Makes Crappy Writing Fun
Tribute Dancing Games
Wii to Release Michael Jackson The Experience Game for the Holidays
Pop Icon Museums
Gary, Indiana to Open Michael Jackson Museum in Honor of the King of Pop
Charity Twitter Auctions
@Drew on the Block to Aid Livestrong Foundation
Retro TV Icons In New Ads
Vanish-Ink Laser Tattoo Removal Even Removes Mr. Roarke's T
Art World Exposes
Tell-All Books That Shatter the Notion of a "Romantic" Art World
Characterized Cisterns
Leave a Posthumous Pitcher With Family to Remember You By