Top 30 Graffiti Trends in 2017

From Exclusive Artist-Made Apparel to Faculty-Promoting Murals

These 2017 graffiti trends cover a wide range of street art, apparel, collectibles, and more. Although some of the pieces make use of the work of renowned graffiti artists, others simply take inspiration from their styles.

The University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering claimed the title of "longest single graffiti installation" this year, by employing the talents of a team that consisted of members of CEIE and artist Jason Wing. Together, the team created a colorful mural that spanned around the school while parts of it were rebuilt, helping to avoid the unsightliness of the construction, while celebrating the faculty's achievements.

Also featured is the new luggage collection from Balenciaga, which includes a range of leather bags that are covered in casual designs that resemble graffiti tags. Often times, the designs that are included on the bags work to the effect of mocking the seriousness of the fashion industry.

SCORE
3.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 42%
Activity 48%
Freshness 8%
Massive Street Art Murals
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Massive Street Art Murals
Historical Event-Inspired Collections
CATEGORY
Fashion
Historical Event-Inspired Collections
Hair Dye-Inspired Eyeshadows
CATEGORY
Fashion
Hair Dye-Inspired Eyeshadows
Digital City Recreations
CATEGORY
World
Digital City Recreations
Structured Hotel Kids' Clubs
CATEGORY
World
Structured Hotel Kids' Clubs
Graffiti-Erasing Photography
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Graffiti-Erasing Photography
Collaborative Fashion Brand Installations
CATEGORY
Eco
Collaborative Fashion Brand Installations
Digitally Defaced Sculptures
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Digitally Defaced Sculptures
Exclusive Graffiti-Covered Shirts
CATEGORY
Fashion
Exclusive Graffiti-Covered Shirts
Faculty-Promoting Murals
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Faculty-Promoting Murals
Street-Style Grocery Stores
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Street-Style Grocery Stores
Bespoke Dog Jackets
CATEGORY
Luxury
Bespoke Dog Jackets
Exclusive Graffiti Artist Collectibles
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Exclusive Graffiti Artist Collectibles
Graffiti-Painted Cars
CATEGORY
Autos
Graffiti-Painted Cars
Playfully Artistic Restaurants
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Playfully Artistic Restaurants
Drone Mural Projects
CATEGORY
Tech
Drone Mural Projects
High-End Graffiti Noodle Branding
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
High-End Graffiti Noodle Branding
Grunge-Inspired Luxury Luggage
CATEGORY
Luxury
Grunge-Inspired Luxury Luggage
Bathroom-Centered Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Bathroom-Centered Editorials
Graffiti Advent Calendars
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Graffiti Advent Calendars
Graffiti-Inspired Beer Labels
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Graffiti-Inspired Beer Labels
Painted Illusion Cars
CATEGORY
Autos
Painted Illusion Cars
Opportunistic Street Art
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Opportunistic Street Art
Lifeguard Tower Hotels
CATEGORY
World
Lifeguard Tower Hotels
Graffiti Chocolate Bars
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Graffiti Chocolate Bars
Collaborative Car Design Experiences
CATEGORY
Autos
Collaborative Car Design Experiences
Decontextualized Renaissance Paintings
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Decontextualized Renaissance Paintings
Bohemian-Inspired High Fashion
CATEGORY
Luxury
Bohemian-Inspired High Fashion
Artistic Shipping Container Cafes
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Artistic Shipping Container Cafes

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