# Blunt Expression Verbally bold apparel pieces cater to consumers confident with their personality. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Feb 18, 2014, updated Feb 20, 2014 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/blunt-expression ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.7/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Blunt Expression trend? **Blunt Expression:** With explicit imagery and viral media becoming such an ordinary aspect of everyday life, consumers are becoming increasingly immune and subsequently more confident in bold forms of expression. Verbally blunt apparel pieces provide an outlet for consumers to visually showcase their feelings, combining everyday clothing with the need to showcase personal views. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 21, 2013 to Jan 30, 2014 - Published: Feb 18, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Blunt Expression trend ### Blunt Expressions Clothing with explicit and boldly printed idioms that showcase personal views. ### Relationship Fashion Apparel that conveys romantic intentions, or lack thereof, through graphic tees and slogans. ### Demanding Attire Clothes that demand the consumption of alcohol or illustrate anti-social behavior through printed slogans and graphic tees. ## What the Blunt Expression trend means for industry ### For Fashion The fashion industry can leverage these trends to create new and innovative products that cater to consumers' desire for personal expression. ### For Print and Design Printing and design agencies can offer customization and digital printing services for clothing and apparel featuring printed slogans, phrases, and idioms. ### For Social Media Social media companies can capitalize on these trends by curating and promoting user-generated content featuring these types of clothing and apparel. ## Trend signals for Blunt Expression Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 63%, activity 69%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 63% - Activity: 69% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Blunt Expression trend 6 featured examples from Jul 21, 2013 to Jan 30, 2014. - [Chic Saying T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saying-tshirts): These Moda Operandi Shirts Bluntly Say What You're Thinking (Category: Fashion) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by creating a new category of clothing that combines luxury, boldness, and self-expression. - [Bluntly Rude Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-tee): This Vogue Tee Honestly Tells People They Have Problems (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Fashion brands can leverage the trend of blunt fashion statements to create unique and attention-grabbing clothing items. - [Suggestive Relationship Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funny-graphic-tees): This Tee Lets People Know You Don’t Want to Be Just Friends (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend by creating more clothing items that convey relationship dynamics and facilitate honest communication. - [Anti-Social Excuses Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-lover-shirt): This Cat Lover Shirt Lets People Know You Don’t Want to Hang Out (Category: Fashion) Implication: The apparel industry can capitalize on the trend of excuse-shirts and cat-themed apparel by offering unique and humorous designs that cater to specific interests. - [Drink-Demanding Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slogan-shirts): These Sloppy Slogan Shirts are from Print Liberation (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity to create unique and expressive clothing items. - [Sassy Sweatshirt Sayings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-sweatshirt-sayings): Yotta Kilo's Rude Sweatshirt Sayings Speak for You (Category: Fashion) Implication: Clothing companies can capitalize on this trend by incorporating bold, rude slogans into their brand identity to attract a younger and more rebellious consumer base. ## Recent trend clusters - [Aromatic Utility](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/aromatic-utility) (Fashion) - [Channel Blending](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/channel-blending) (Fashion) - [Aromatic Bodycare](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/aromatic-bodycare) (Fashion) - [Smile Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/smile-cosmetics) (Fashion) ## Trending in Fashion - [Fruit-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-wristwatches) - [Athlete Beauty Ambassadorships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athlete-beauty-ambassadorships) - [Elegant Bookbinding-Inspired Shoulder Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boky-bag) - [’90s-Inspired Fall Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-and-jason-bolden) All articles: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion)