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Rockstar Self-Expressionism

Rock and roll styling and attitude receive newfangled attention

Implications - Rock 'n' roll is no longer a subculture, but something that inspires many facets of mainstream innovation. The renewed fascination with the rockstar lifestyle has trickled into industries from fashion to marketing, in which the glamorous life and hard attitude of rock 'n' roll is revived through ripped jeans and studded jackets, and rock-themed accommodations, events and artwork.
Trend Themes
1. Rockstar Lifestyle - The renewed fascination with the rockstar lifestyle has trickled into multiple industries from fashion to marketing, ensuring that companies and brands are incorporating aspects that appeal to individuals who embody this aesthetic.
2. Fan-made Products and Submission Competitions - Consumers are satiated with becoming famous and well-loved, leading to corporations that produce goods or services that similarly emulate the experience of stardom garnering commercial success.
3. Rockstar-inspired Fashion - By combining the subtlety of everyday wear with elements inspired by the rockstar lifestyle, individuals have the opportunity to make street-wise style look both laid-back and cool at the same time.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Trends inspired by the rockstar lifestyle have proliferated into fashion, seen through rockstar couture, rockstar shoes as well as rockstar-inspired fashion in general.
2. Food and Beverage Industry - Beverages and sweet treats like rockstar wines and rockstar cakes are being produced where their packaging pays homage to rockstar-like aesthetics, making these products highly appealing to consumers.
3. Hospitality & Tourism Industry - There has been a growth in sales for rockstar hotels and accommodations that provide guests with a sense of exclusivity and rocker-inspired amenities.
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The new and exclusive modern rooms of the Vegas Hard Rock Hotel’s Paradise Tower are designed to make you want to party hard. With features including a 3500 square foot penthouse, interactive digital pool… MORE
Rock n Roll Editorials
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Modeling pieces from Givenchy, Rochas, Celine, Balenciaga and Bottega Veneta supermodel Sasha Pivovarova is joined by many musical guests for ‘Already Famous’ in Vogue. Fresh off his ode to Twitter… MORE
Aspiring Rockstar Couture
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Rockstar Beach Fashion
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Sophia Vlaming in Glamour Spain June 2010 Has a Badass Attitude
Lately, 90s grunge and rock 'n' roll-chic are making huge statements in every magazine editorial, and Sophia Vlaming in Glamour Spain June 2010 definitely embodies the look. Set on an incredible beach,… MORE
Goth Rocker Couture
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Nadia of FOXYMAN Collection Kicks Rockstar Chic Up a Notch
With this avant-garde studded, skirted bodysuit, this FOXYMAN collection by Nadia has taken the theme of rockstar chic and kicked it up a few notches. With a flair for both high fashion and dark Goth subculture,… MORE
Rock Star Chic Shoes
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The Studded and Beaded Balmain Spring/Summer 2010 Shoes
Christophe Decarnin, head designer for Parisian luxury fashion house Balmain, is known for his edgy, rock n roll fashion pieces and the Balmain Spring/Summer 2010 shoes are no exception. The fancy footwear… MORE
Rockstar Portraiture
Rockstar Portraiture
The Neda Abghari 'Editorial' Portfolio Features Subjects in their Environment
It takes a keen eye and a developing trust to pull out the subject's personality, both of which are found in the Neda Abghari 'Editorial' portfolio. Simple and direct, the Neda Abghari 'Editorial' portfolio… MORE
Rockstar Cakes
Rockstar Cakes
The Guitar Hero Concert Cake is Rock'n'roll-Licious
The only thing better than playing Rock Band is eating a Guitar Hero Concert Cake. It seems that there are some truly devoted gamers out there, and this one in particular put all the effort into creating… MORE
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‘Frock & Roll' Inside Vogue US June 2010 is Breathtaking
Famed photographer Annie Leibovitz takes on model Karen Elson and musician Jack White in her latest work for Vogue US June 2010. The shoot, ‘Frock & Roll,’ features the couple wearing a combination of… MORE
Rockstar Wines
Rockstar Wines
Mark Beaman Creates Wine for the Music and Wine Connoisseur
Wine has never rocked as much as when Mark Beaman makes it -- and I mean that literally. His rockstar wines are inspired by some of the most memorable album covers like Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'… MORE
Rockstar Soda Promos
Rockstar Soda Promos
Kiss & Dr. Pepper Super Bowl XLIV Ad
In a very unusual pairing of brands, 125 year old soft drink company Dr Pepper has teamed up with the current members of Kiss and purchased a 30 second time slot during Super Bowl XLIV. The Dr Pepper Super… MORE
Childhood Rockstar Games
Childhood Rockstar Games
Lego Rock Band is a Video Game Essential
With the popularity of 'Rock Band,' and the prevalence of the children’s toy LEGOs, it was inevitable that some brilliant soul would combine the two into this sweet video game titled 'LEGO Rock Band.'… MORE

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