WACKO MARIA works in collaboration with tattoo artist Tim Lehi once again on a new collection of tops designed for the Spring/Summer 2021 season. Lehi is recognized for his work learning under Ed Hardy, and his journey opening his own studio Black Heart Tattoo located in San Francisco.
Much of his work in influenced by Japanese themes and now for the SS21 season, the duo launch a set of Hawaiian style shirts. This also includes some graphic tees and shorts that are ready for the warmer seasons. Notable items include the Hawaiian tops with open collars and two patterning options with a tiger emblem and poisonous style print that are a skeleton and woman embracing.
Tattoo Artist-Designed Hawaiian Shirts
WACKO MARIA Taps Tim Lehi Once Again on a SS21 Collection
Trend Themes
1. Tattoo-inspired Clothing - The collaboration between WACKO MARIA and tattoo artist Tim Lehi demonstrates the trend of incorporating tattoo art into clothing designs, creating opportunity for fashion companies to collaborate with tattoo artists for unique clothing lines.
2. Japanese-themed Designs - Tim Lehi's Japanese-influenced tattoo artwork seen in WACKO MARIA's SS21 collection highlights a trend of incorporating Japanese themes in fashion, leading to potential opportunities for fashion companies to collaborate with Japanese artists for clothing designs.
3. Hawaiian Style Shirts - WACKO MARIA's SS21 collection features a set of Hawaiian style shirts, demonstrating a trend of vintage and retro styles becoming popular in the fashion industry, creating opportunity for companies to incorporate vintage styles into their clothing lines.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The collaboration between WACKO MARIA and tattoo artist Tim Lehi for the SS21 collection highlights the potential for fashion companies to collaborate with tattoo artists and incorporate tattoo art into clothing designs.
2. Tattoo - The collaboration between WACKO MARIA and tattoo artist Tim Lehi for the SS21 collection creates opportunity for tattoo shops to partner with fashion companies to design clothing featuring tattoo art.
3. Retail - The trend of incorporating vintage and retro styles in clothing, seen in WACKO MARIA's SS21 collection featuring Hawaiian style shirts, creates opportunity for retail companies to incorporate these styles in their inventory and attract customers interested in vintage clothing.