Many of us studied mythology, either in school or out of curiosity, and this slideshow of mythological innovations highlights the influence these ancient stories have had on popular culture.
From Greek goddess couture to hedonistic photo sets, it's clear that mythological influences reign supreme in the realms of fashion and art. Chocolates modeled after deities and skateboards created with built-in Greek sandals, however, prove that mythological influences also exist in other industries.
Implications - While you're looking through tis collection of mythological innovations, see how many of the collections feature references to myths that you've seen represented in movies, novels, or school. There's a good chance you'll be surprised at how many you remember.
30 Mythological Innovations
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Inked Mythological Power Symbols
Rising Phoenix Tattoos as Statements of Rebirth
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Goddess Bridal Couture
Modern Wedding Dresses With an Ancient Deity Touch
28
Men as Gods
The Photography of David Vance
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Warrior-Goddess Fashion
Christy Turlington for W Magazine
26
One-Shoulder Goddess Gowns
Elie Saab's Floaty Fall 2009 Dresses
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Demonic Photo Shoots
Horned Jesus Luz by Tom Munro in Joyce Pascowitch
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Ancient Greek Sandal Skateboard
Tougher than Leather
23
Greek Myth Lingerie
Agent Provocateur Makes Mythology Sexy for Spring 2009
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Hedonistic Shop Windows
Selfridges' Visual Merchandising Goes Greco-Roman
21
Modern Day Goddess Fashion
Runway Styles Influenced by Ancient Egypt
20
Biblical Balloon Art Photography
Paul Graves' Modern Twist on ‘The Garden of Eden'
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Hedonistic Underwear Ads
Agent Provocateur Models Engage in Dionysian Delights for New Campaign
18
Mythical Underwater Art
Waterbabies by Zena Holloway
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Hedonistic Photo Shoots
'Pandemonium' Features a Wealth of Dionysian Delights
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Goddesses With Tiny Men
Katy Perry and Paula Abdul Rock Grammy Gowns by Basil Soda
15
Grecian Goddess Fashion
Kate Beckinsale in Toga-Inspired Gown
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Figurines as Sandal Heels
Christian Dior's Goddess Shoes
13
Media Figures as Greek Gods
A Pantheon of Media Gods
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Football as a Religion?
The Hand of God Church
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Statuesque Goddess Fashion
‘Venus Envy' in V Magazine Flaunts Best Spring 2009 Pieces
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Modern Biblical Fashion Paradise
Romance Was Born's Garden of Eden
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Mythical Fashionvertising
Daydream Nation's ‘Good Night Deer' Collection
8
Goddess Editorials
Beyonce is a ‘Fierce Creature' by Mario Testino in Vogue
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Hindu Deity Chic
Designer Apparel and Accessories for the Ultimate Goddess Look
6
Floral Spring Editorials
W Magazine Brings Greek Magic Into 'Harvest'
5
Greco-Roman Couture
Kate Moss Rocks Grecian Minidress at Costume Institute Gala
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Robot Greek Goddesses
'The Rise of Discord' by Broton is Mechanical Version of Eris
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African Mythology Shirts
Bantu Republic Tees With A Conscience
2
Mayan God Water
The Whirlpool Chaac Water Dispenser is a Heavenly Kitchen Appliance
1
Chocolate Deities
8 Gods Everyone Can Worship
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Chic Versatile Bags
Sol and Selene Revolutionizing Athleisure with Chic, Versatile Bags
Nature-Inspired High-End Jewelry Collections
Hey Harper Launched Its New Capsule, Titled ICONS
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Anime-Themed Luxury Fashion
Jimmy Choo Releases a Sailor Moon-Inspired Capsule Collection
Expressive AR Fashion
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Next-Gen Graphic Attire
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Collage Art Footwear Campaigns
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Stylish City-Inspired Collections
Paris and New York Inspired Dior's 2024 Collection
Plastic-Heavy Fashion Campaigns
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AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections
Pronovias Attempts to Fuse Fashion and Technology
Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
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Buddhist-Themed Utilitarian Streetwear
maharishi's New Capsule is Inspired by Buddhism & Halloween
Stylish Survivalist Jewelry
Mjolnir Ti Asgardian Titanium Jewelry are Norse Mythology-Inspired
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Emerging Technology Publications
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Hokusai-Inspired Collaborative Boots
Dr. Martens Drops its New Capsule Honoring Katsushika Hokusai
Playful Graphic Streetwear Collections
DIVINITIES and BoTT Return with a New Stylish Drop
Classic Anime-Inspired Fashion
Loewe Announces Another Studio Ghibli-Themed Collaboration
Vintage-Tinged Militaristic Apparel
The maharishi Spring 2023 Capsule is Inspired by Retro Themes
Monstrous-Inspired Heeled Shoes
I Wanna Bangkok Presents the Hulkfoot and Bigfoot Shoes
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses
John Mauriello Drew Inspiration From the Four Elements
Trauma-Informed Fashion Lines
Eleni Kyriacou Draws on Her Own Experiences in These New Designs
French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories
The Louvre Museum and CASETiFY Join Forces on a Capsule
Art Museum-Inspired Campaigns
Kachorovska's Latest Campaign is Located in a Ukranian Museum
Goddess-Inspired Jewelry Campaigns
Awe Inspired Launched the Enter Your Goddess Era Campaign
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Printing-Inspired Footwear
Taylor Tabbs Re-Imagines the Converse Mid-Tops with HP Aesthetics
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Anime-Inspired Fashion Collections
The DGK x Afro Samurai Collection Pays Homage to Japan
Sculptural Shoe Activations
Briony Douglas Created a Striking Sculpture Exhibit for Browns Shoes
Attachable Candy-Shaped Pockets
The Christian Cowan SS 24 Collection Features Oversized Pockets
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Villainous Bridal Gowns
Allure Bridal's Newest Disney Bridal Gowns Were Inspired by Villains
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Mother Goddess Folding Chairs
The Venus Folding Chair Has a Subtle Venus of Willendorf Silhouette
Fine Art-Inspired Fashion
Pacsun & The Met Collaborated on a Covetable Apparel Capsule
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Vintage Hollywood-Inspired Apparel
PALY Unveils its Fall/Winter 2022 Lookbook, 'Hollywood Is Hell'
Iconic Shoe Campaigns
Amina Muaddi's Fall/Winter 2023 Campaign Ushers in 'New Icons'
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
Tennis Icon-Inspired Collections
Wilson Sportswear's Modern Icons Collection is Performance-Driven
Aquatic Creature-Inspired Tables
The 'Nessie' Side Table by Deniz Aktay Has a Simple, Chic Form
Alternate Reality-Inspired Furniture
Agnes Studio's Lana Series Imagines Hypothetical Designs
Biblical-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
Niamh Barry Presents a Range of Dynamic Lighting
Organically Shaped Jewelry Collections
Skall Studio and Kinraden Design the Levitas Jewelry
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
Ice Cream-Inspired Jewelry
The More is More Collection Was Inspired by Premium Ice Cream Bars
Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions
MFIT Presents Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Upcycled Tutu Couture
Aelis FW23 Repurposes Tutus from the Paris Opera
Slick Architect-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The New Norse Projects Campaign Celebrates Delivery 2
Diverse African Doll Collections
Disney Presents the Upcoming CreativeSoul Doll Collection
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Renaissance-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Lanvin's Winter 2023 Debut Features a Mix of Inspirations
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Circular Metaverse Capsules
H&M Releases a Metaverse-Inspired Collection at Its Williamsburg Store
Industrial Intimate Hotel Interiors
House of Shila Creates a Sultry Look for Mona Athens Hotel
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Modern Totem-Like Vases
The SCULPT Collection by Lsa International Boasts Geometric Influences
Historical Doll-Themed Wardrobes
Consumers Can Rent Barbie's Dream Wardrobe Through Selfridges
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Leather Homeware Collections
Ancient Greek Sandals Pivots to Leather Baskets and Glassware
Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
A Kind of Guise Presents a Look at the SS24 Collection
Intergalactic-Inspired Lifestyle Products
The Spacio Collection is Made up of Everyday Objects
Artful Dynamic Sneaker Series
ASICS and Florence Tétier Deliver a Limited Set of GEL-Nimbus 9
Expansive Designer Home Collections
Athena Calderon Designs a Whole Capsule with Crate & Barrel
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Elevated Slides Designs
Havaianas Launches Its Spring/Summer 2023 Line and the Designs Look Comfy
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
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Open IP Shoe Initiatives
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Romance-Inspired Jewelry Campaigns
Balmain's Campaign is Shot by the Talanted Olivier Rousteing
Large Structural Ceramic Lamps
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Sci-Fi-Inspired Luxe Fashion Capsules
Balmain Unveils a Special New Stranger Things Capsule
Artist-Styled Nostalgic Lookbooks
AURALEE and New Balance Reimagine Archival Fashion Designs
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
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Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
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Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Bella Belle Introoduces the Champagne Era Footwear Collection
Traditional Emirati Design Collections
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Jamaican Folklore-Inspired Fall Fashion
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Sneaker-Resembling Leather Wallets
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Reusable Classical Artwork Exhibitions
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Movie-Themed Makeup Collections
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Artwork-Adorned Collaborative Boots
TATE and Dr. Martens Celebrate Ithell Colquhoun's Work
North African Culture-Inspired Fashion
Daily Paper's Under the Same Moon Series Readies for SS23
3D-Printed Wedding Dresses
Ada Hefetz Used 3D Printing Technology to Make Three Unique Dresses
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops
Peachy Den's 'Sweet Cheeks' Collection Pays Homage to Girlhood
Metal-Constructed Yoga Shalas
Constantinos Yanniotis Designs the Metamorphosis Yoga Shala
20s-Inspired Sportswear Collections
Balmain Unveils Its New Vintage-Themed Sportswear Range
Anime Creature-Inspired Exhibition
Pokémon Crafts Exhibition Is Showcased in Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Jazz-Inspired Apparel Collections
The National Jazz Museum and Book Works Launching Tee Collection
Collectible Phygital Sunglasses
Weekday & The Fabricant Created Two Artifact 001 Colorways
Window-Emulating Lighting Solutions
Noëmi Orgaer's Window Chronicles Connects to the Outdoors
Childhood Carnival-Themed Fashion
Gerrit Jacob Unveils its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Artful Ethereal Iridescent Resin
Objects of Common Interest Expands its Creative Boundaries
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
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3D-Printed Dynamic Couture Fashion
Balenciaga's Latest Couture Collection Highlights Armour
Theatrical Play-Inspired Fashion Capsules
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Y2K-Inspired Co-Ed Luxe Fashion
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NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
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Lunar Zodiac-Inspired Jewelry Charms
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Japanese Folklore-Themed Games
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African Culture-Inspired Vases
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Color-Changing Fall Fashion
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Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
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Nature-Inspired Collections
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Connection-Exploring Collaborative Fashion
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Actress-Inspired Beauty Products
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Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
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Artful Design Curation Capsules
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