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
27
Warrior-Goddess Fashion
Christy Turlington for W Magazine
26
One-Shoulder Goddess Gowns
Elie Saab's Floaty Fall 2009 Dresses
25
Demonic Photo Shoots
Horned Jesus Luz by Tom Munro in Joyce Pascowitch
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Ancient Greek Sandal Skateboard
Tougher than Leather
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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
12
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
10
Modern Biblical Fashion Paradise
Romance Was Born's Garden of Eden
9
Mythical Fashionvertising
Daydream Nation's ‘Good Night Deer' Collection
8
Goddess Editorials
Beyonce is a ‘Fierce Creature' by Mario Testino in Vogue
7
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
4
Robot Greek Goddesses
'The Rise of Discord' by Broton is Mechanical Version of Eris
3
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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Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives
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Executive Workwear Collections
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Playful Showgirl-Inspired Apparel
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Chic Technique-Forward Fashion Lines
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Tropically Inspired Garment Designs
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Sea-Inspired High Jewelry Collections
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Statement-Making Fall Collections
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Theare-Inspired Water Bottles
Wicked x Owala Limited-Edition Bottle Conjures Ozian Charm
Revived Celebrated Home Decor
Ikea Brings Back Archives in the Nytillverkad Vintage Collection
Iconic Film-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Emilia Wickstead Taps Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo
Halloween Essentials Campaigns
IKEA Turns Home Essentials into Shields for Scary-Movie Nights
Sustainable Statement Swimwear
Stefania Frangista Reimagines Beachwear with Nature-Inspired Design
Art-Inspired Collectibles
The Mattel x MoMA Series Transforms Iconic Artworks into Toys and Games
Whimsical Couture Settings
Chanel Spring Summer 2026 Couture Show Staged Amid Giant Mushrooms
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Nostalgic Youth Culture Capsules
Coach Presented Its Fall 2026 Line During New York Fashion Week
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Subtly Exaggerated Sophisticated Silhouettes
Balenciaga's Resort 2026 Collection is Chic & Elegant
Avant-Garde Haute-Couture Fashion Exhibits
The Rick Owens 'Temple of Love' Exhibition is Stunning
Nostalgic Pink Lifestyle Collections
The SHEIN x Mean Girls Collection Features Statement Pieces
70s-Style Concept Stores
Anya Hindmarch x Boots Looks Like an Apothecary with a Playful Twist
Heritage-Driven Chocolate Branding
The New GODIVA Brand Identity is Launching Now
Film-Inspired Fashion Series
Old Navy x The Devil Wears Prada Reworks Film-Inspired Fashion Pieces
Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs
Iris Van Herpen Debuts the Fall 2025 Haute Couture Capsule
Femme Fatale-Inspired Campaigns
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Bourgeois Dress Code-Inspired Fashion
The Balenciaga Fall 2025 Haute Couture Collection is Elegant
Anime-Inspired Graphic Apparel
Studio Ghibli and Uniqlo UT Launch A Whimsical Collection
Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules
ALDO x Disney Partner for an Iconic Collection
Playfyully Surrealistic Fashion Capsules
The Moschino Resort 2026 Collection is Chic & Unexpected
Gaming-Inspired Cosmetics
Godmode is a New Beauty Brand from Chloe Grace-Moretz & Rina Sawayama
Tribute-Paying Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Mcqueen's Pre-Fall 2025 Campaign is Set in Coach & Horses
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Influencer-Driven Fashion Events
Pacsun Collaborated with Prominent Gen-Z Creators
Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs
Vans and Gallery Dept. Partner Through the OTW by Vans Line
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Journey-Inspired Fashion Collections
Isabel Marant Has Released the Spring 2026 Campaign Film
Danish Furniture Design Exhibitions
Stine Mikkelsen Presented the Archetypes Exhibition
Reality TV-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Betsey Johnson Launches a Mormon Wives Capsule Collection
Iconic High Fashion Campaigns
Veronica Beard's Fall 2025 Fashion Campaign is Tilted Iconic
Playing Card-Themed Apparel
Nintendo Launches a New hanafuda Product Collection
Modeling Dough Fashion Dolls
Hasbro and Mattel Created the Play-Doh Barbie Collection
Iconic Women-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Yoga Jeans Presents the MUSE Spring/Summer 2026 Collection
Vintage Eyewear Collections
GlassesUSA.com Launches Muse '70s Collection With Retro Aesthetics
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Culturally Inspired Fashion Lines
Sruti Dalmia's Latest Summer Capsule is Stunning and Airy
Genderless Outerwear Designs
Sujitha Shivajothi Redefines Outerwear With Its FW25 Collection
Geologically Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Etro Fall 2025 Magma Line is Stunningly Chic
Fish Bone-Inspired Shoe Designs
Giuseppe Zanotti Brings Back Its Signature Slim Collection
Character-Inspired Beauty Tools
Conair Launches Wicked-Themed Hair Styling Collection
Theatrically Informed Indoor Fashion
The Louis Vuitton Spring 2026 RTW Collection is Chic
Banshee-Inspired Fashion Collections
McQueen’s Spring 2025 Ad Campaign Embraces Irish Folklore
Comedy Horror Cosmetics
The NYX Cosmetics x Wednesday Collection Creates Fun, Dark Designs
Nature-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers
Kiko Kostadinov Creates Three ASICS UB10-S GEL-KAYANO 20s
Tech-Inspired Footwear
The Microsoft Crocs Merge Nostalgia & Pop Culture Through a Playful Design
Identity-Exploring Clothing
Muted Desires Chapter 5 “Shapes We Take” Capsule Explores Archetypes
Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion
Paranoid FW25 Explores Identity Through Nostalgia and Nature
Timeless Literary-Inspired Fragrances
Immortal Perfumes Features Unique Story-Inspired Scents
Collectible Design Platforms
The Side Hustle Gallery by Kelly Wearstler Expands Collectible Design
Collaborative Luxe Swimwear
Adriana Degreas X Sabine Getty Debut Vintage a Icon-Inspired Capsule
Dairytale Bridal Tributes
Disney Wedding Dresses Evoke Fairy Tales Through Bespoke Bridal Couture
Painterly Eyeshadow Sticks
Renaissance Art Inspired Ilia's Eye Stylus Shadow Stick Shades
1980s Corporate-Inspired Collections
H&M Studio's 'SS25 Collection' Features Tailored Pieces
Skateboarder-Inspired Footwear Spots
Nike SB Introduced the 'Nyjah 4'
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Princess-Inspired Active Apparel
Disney & Her Universe Reimagine Classic Gowns as Workout Dresses
Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion
Noskin Presents the Wildest ONes Yet Collection
Feminist-Forward Contemporary Fashion Collections
Songs of Siren Blends Depth and Precision
Halloween-Themed Jewelry Collections
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Mythical Forest-Inspired Furniture
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Hermès Presents the Interactive Mystery at the Grooms
Classic Architecture-Inspired Lighting
Zeynep Boyan Designs the Monumental Collection of Lamps
Contemporary Femininity-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Magda Butrym's Resort 2026 Presentation is Chic
Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns
Nike Football Reimagines Soccer with 'Scary Good'
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Surf-Inspired Skate Collections
Vans and Yusuke Hanai Join Forces on a New Collection
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The Zeitgeist 2.0 Exhibition Explores Everyday Life Through Modern Design
African Heritage-Inspired Fashion Brands
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Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Monumental Ceramic Furniture Series
Devin Wilde Designs the History-Honoring Series No. II
Iconic Footwear Tribute Films
Maison Margiela Pays Homage to Its Iconic Tabi Footwear
Handcrafted Jewelry Brands
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Actress-Backed Handbag Collections
Prada Spotlights Its Galleria Handbag Collection
Premium-Style Body Mists
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Traditional Iconography Bags
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Pop Culture Wedding Collections
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Horror-Inspired Sports Campaigns
Nike Presents the Scary Good Campaign with Satire Themes
Military-Inspired Outdoor Fashion
N.Hoolywood Releases the Test Product Exchange Service
Gothic Smartphone Cases
OtterBox Unveils the Stunning Gothic Revival Collection
Intricate Bridal Designs
Heli Kalkstein's the 'Reverie' Bridal Collection is Stunning and Luxe
Las Vegas-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Dinner Service New York Debuts the Las Vegas Collection
Greek-Inspired Bakery Packagings
The Daily Greek Packaging Rebranded by A.S. Strategy
Daily Ritual Objects
The Routines Collection by Morontacasanova Makes Moments Feel Like Ritual
Conscientious Tourism Campaigns
Evaneos Advocates Against Overtourism in a New Campaign
Naming Inspiration Tools
Epic Baby Names Curates Myth-Inspired Options From Homeric Epics
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Alessandro Michele's Fall 2025 Campaign for Valentino is Alluring
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
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Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Collaborative Scandinavian Design Exhibits
A Special Project Merges Stine Goya & Yrjö Kukkapuro
Geometric Jewelry Architecture
Nikos Koulis Boutique Interior Look Nods to Its Sculptural Jewelry
Retro-Inspired Collaborative Fashion
Ford and Siegelman Stable Design the Horse Power Collection
Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries
Abin Design Studio Designs a Gallery with Temple Themes
Generational Wellness Campaigns
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African Identity-Inspired Exhibitions
Gagosian Hosts the Awulai Ashia & Nkyinkyim Exhibition
Surreal Gallery Exhibitions
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Productive Philosophy Hubs
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Identity-Exploring Artful Designs
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Glowing Water Bottles
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Women-Empowering Photograph Campaigns
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Nature-Inspired Lifestyle Design
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Anamorphic Fuzzy Glowing Vessels
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Gothic Romance Film-Inspired Stationary
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Unique Artistic Books
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Cohesive Modern Workspace Studios
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Glowing Whimsical Storybook Lanterns
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Archival Game-Honoring Books
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Sculptural Furniture Series
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Historically Influenced Stool Designs
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