# Badass Beastly Crews The Alejo Giraldo 'Animal Gangs' Series is Hipsterific By Marie | Published 2011-07-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alejo-giraldo-animal-gangs References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Animal-Gangs/273540) & [alejogiraldo](http://www.alejogiraldo.com/index.php?/project/animal-gangs/) If you're looking for some badass humanimal shots, look no further than the Alejo Giraldo 'Animal Gangs' artwork. The Barcelona-based artist has created four imaginary rivaling wild gangs, from 'The Lower East Side Bandana Foxes' to 'The East Village Zebra Punks'. The illustrations are a [hilarious tribute to hipster fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet), acting as both a parody and nod to the way of life. My favorite piece is 'The Upper East Side Dagger Cats', which features the classic Wayfarer-style frame on a very 'cool cat.' Featuring bright neon colors, the Alejo Giraldo 'Animal Gangs' series will help cure any 1990s nostalgia you might have, with [electric blue zebra-print sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodr-x-cheetos) and a zebra wearing sunglasses himself. The collection was originally designed for a [Threadless t-shirt contest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1), but is now available in prints. This is one designer who knows how to make a statement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hipster Fashion Parodies:** Creating humorous illustrations that parody and pay homage to hipster fashion trends. - **Imaginary Wild Gangs:** Designing imaginary rivaling wild gangs with humanimal characters for artistic purposes. - **Nostalgic Neon Revival:** Bringing back the vibrant neon colors and bold patterns reminiscent of the 1990s. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Illustration:** Opportunity for artists and illustrators to create unique and humorous parodies of fashion trends and subcultures. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Potential for clothing brands to embrace and incorporate nostalgic neon colors and bold patterns in their designs. - **Print and Merchandise:** Demand for prints and merchandise featuring imaginative wild gangs and hipster-inspired designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal-Themed Streetwear Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-plant-flea-market-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Hand-Drawn Cartoon NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madsteez.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md)