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Ubiquitous Souvenir

The fashion world provides commentary on mass tourism

Implications - Clever fashion brands allude to the shared experience of mass tourism with faux souvenirs and editorials characterized by social cues that denote sightseeing. This commentary on the ubiquitous nature of the travel experience may also be meant as subtle criticism of the state of the industry. In highlighting the mundane nature of these mass-produced cultural experiences, brands are able to connect with consumers through authentic dialogue on globalization and unsustainable lifestyles.
Workshop Question - How can you start an authentic dialogue with your customers that reflects their yearning for individualization amongst oversaturated experiences?
Trend Themes
1. Novelty Souvenirs - Brands use faux souvenirs and editorials to comment on the ubiquitous nature of mass tourism, connecting with consumers through authentic dialogue on globalization and unsustainable lifestyles.
2. Tourist-inspired Apparel - Fashion brands create luxury clothing lines with tourist-inspired designs, providing consumers with high fashion takes on classic travel mementos.
3. Candid Tourist-themed Portraits - Photographers capture unstaged portraits that resemble those taken by tourists while traveling abroad, showcasing authenticity and providing a real-world take on casual styling.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands are creating novelty souvenirs, tourist-inspired apparel, and candid tourist-themed portraits that address the issue of mass tourism and connect with consumers in authentic ways.
2. Travel - The travel industry can explore trends like novelty souvenirs and tourist-inspired fashion lines to create a more connected experience for travelers and locals alike through sustainable and authentic tourism.
3. Photography - Photographers can highlight the authenticity of travel through candid tourist-themed portraiture that subverts traditional staged editorial shots, capturing the spontaneity of travel and joyful exploration.
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Featured Examples

Urban Tourist Fashion Lookbooks
Urban Tourist Fashion Lookbooks
Engineered Garments's 2018 Editorial is Filled with Social Cues
It is difficult for one to separate the common urban tourist from the model showing off Engineered Garments’ Spring/Summer 2018 styles in this streetwear editorial. The photoshoot takes place... MORE
Tourist-Inspired Apparel
Tourist-Inspired Apparel
The Heron Preston x KM20 Collection Mimics Souvenir Pieces
The new Heron Preston x KM20 collaborative collection takes on an exaggerated and humorous approach. The American designer and Moscow-based retailer crafted a two-piece capsule that is directed... MORE
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This Series of Champions Sportswear Was Made with Vetements' Input
Looking to bring a high-fashion edge to Champion sportswear, Vetements teamed up with the athletic brand to design a selection of hoodies, crewnecks and sweat pants. Fabrics tend to stick to a... MORE
Novelty Designer Tees
Novelty Designer Tees
The Fashion Store colette is Retailing a Novelty T-Shirt
After two decades of business, the famed French fashion store colette will be closing its doors, but before it does so, it will be gifting lucky consumers a novelty T-Shirt, to commemorate their... MORE
Candid Tourist-Themed Portraits
Candid Tourist-Themed Portraits
The Ones 2 Watch 'Far Away From Home' Series is Unstaged
The Ones 2 Watch ‘Far Away From Home’ editorial boasts unstaged and candid portraits that resemble those taken by tourists while traveling abroad. Photographer Macarena Rubio is behind... MORE
Luxury Tourist-Inspired Sweaters
Luxury Tourist-Inspired Sweaters
Balenciaga's Latest Release is a Tourist-Worthy Sweatshirt
Demna Gvasalia, a designer for Balenciaga, created a new line of luxury tourist-inspired sweaters. This new sweatshirt features a sparkling collage of New York classics, including the Statue of... MORE

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