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Bloody Motifs

The juice of life becomes a prominent symbol in design and marketing

Implications - Whatever the reason for society's fascination with death and gore, the motif of blood is becoming transfused into everything from fashion design to advertising. Perhaps spawned from society's intrigue with vampires, bloody themes are entrancing: they bring forth the mysterious and compelling nature of death, but do so from a safe--and stylish--distance.

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6 Featured, 51 Examples: 1,648,750 Total Clicks

Date Range: Feb 10 - Jun 10

Trending: Hot

Consumer Insight Topics: Pop Culture Art & Design Fashion Marketing

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Boxy Blood-Red Dresses - The Burjuman Ads by Mohanad Shuraideh

SCORE 6.1

Warm 35,813 Clicks Pub: Apr 29, 10

Boxy Blood-Red Dresses

The Burjuman Ads by Mohanad Shuraideh

Mohanad Shuraideh is one lucky guy, having been given the opportunity to art direct ads for one of Dubai's leading shopping centers, Burjuman. By embracing dramatic and vintage inspirations in the Burjuman… [More]

Bloody Ballerina Shoots - 'Ichor' by Aaron McPolin Recalls Gory Greek Mythology

SCORE 5.5

Warm 39,663 Clicks Pub: Jun 6, 10

Bloody Ballerina Shoots

'Ichor' by Aaron McPolin Recalls Gory Greek Mythology

'Ichor' by Aaron McPolin might freak you out at first, but stay with me--there's a solid theme here. In Greek mythology, ichor is the blood of the gods, and this prized liquid existed in nectar and ambrosia.… [More]

Crime Scene Cushions - Cuddle Up to Splattered Blood With the Forensic Pillows

SCORE 5.5

Warm 14,787 Clicks Pub: Feb 10, 10

Crime Scene Cushions

Cuddle Up to Splattered Blood With the Forensic Pillows

These Forensic Pillows might scare off potential visitors, but they will definitely let you show off your love for television crime dramas. Clad in crime scene evidence such as splattered blood, DNA and… [More]

Bloody Drinks - The Tru Blood Drink Will Bring Out Your Inner Vampire (UPDATE)

SCORE 4.5

Average 16,257 Clicks Pub: Mar 11, 10

Bloody Drinks

The Tru Blood Drink Will Bring Out Your Inner Vampire (UPDATE)

The Tru Blood drink is the perfect gift for Vampires, Halloween party hosts and of course, fans of the hit HBO series True Blood. While this haunting beverage is meant to look like blood, its flavor is… [More]

Blood-Dripping Booties - The Kamaeleon Shoe Collection Embodies Badass Style

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Mild 7,755 Clicks Pub: May 11, 10

Blood-Dripping Booties

The Kamaeleon Shoe Collection Embodies Badass Style

Nothing says "badass" better than a pair of blood-dripping booties, like the ones from the Kamaeleon shoe collection. These carefully custom handmade ankle booties are deadly pieces of art for your feet.… [More]

Blood-Soaked Shoots - 'Blood, Sweat & Fears' by Andrew Smith is Awash in Emotion

SCORE 3.8

Mild 4,895 Clicks Pub: May 16, 10

Blood-Soaked Shoots

'Blood, Sweat & Fears' by Andrew Smith is Awash in Emotion

If you're not bugged out by a little bit of blood, you'll love 'Blood, Sweat & Fears' by Andrew Smith. This shoot follows a shadowy fighter soaked in the red stuff, and although the imagery is quite gruesome,… [More]