# Tempttoo Timepieces The '15 Minutes of Fame' Watch Face Does Not Keep on Tickin' By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/15-minutes-of-fame References: [likecool](http://likecool.com/15_Minutes_Watch-face--Accessories--Style.html) & [thirddrawerdown](http://thirddrawerdown.com/shop/product/Art-as-Art-15-minutes-of-fame/) Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes, or so the story goes. But now you can commemorate that idea (and start a boisterous [dinner party conversation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporal-works)) with the 15 Minutes of Fame [temporary tattoo watch face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-worldwide). “Impress your friends with your intention to temporarily transgress the ‘famous/not famous’ divide, muse upon the fate of fallen stars and the trappings of success, or just reflect back to a time when in the future you were to be famous and think how excited you were with anticipation,” ILikeCool says. “Later, when it washes off or wears away, you will be a better person (in the future, as always).” Undoubtedly, the 15 Minutes of Fame watch face will give you the coveted, yet fleeting 15 minutes of fame. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Temporary and Customizable Watch Faces:** The trend of temporary and customizable watch faces reflect consumer desire for self-expression through fashion and accessories. - **Nostalgic and Tongue-in-cheek References:** The rise of products like the 15 Minutes of Fame watch face shows a trend toward nostalgia and playful references to pop culture and celebrity culture. - **Sustainability and Temporary Fashion:** The popularity of temporary and disposable watch faces could encourage the jewelry and watch industries to explore eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives to reduce waste and environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of temporary and customizable watch faces to create new markets and appeal to younger, trend-conscious consumers. - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can explore sustainable alternatives for temporary watch faces and use eco-friendly materials to reduce waste and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can collaborate on tongue-in-cheek products like the 15 Minutes of Fame watch face to leverage nostalgia and create new revenue streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md) - [Collaborative Bright Tonal Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-for-fun.md) - [Self-Referential Watch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-urban-pop.md) - [Meditative Vibrating Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stund-watch.md) - [Oppositional Mantra Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-jones-watches-feline-fine.md) - [Futuristic Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida.md) - [Global Timezone Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nik-bentel-studio.md) - [Melting Crystalline Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp17-meca10.md) - [Empowering Marijuana-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-jacquie-aiche.md)