# Fashion Statement Against Oil Prices Alphanumeric Gassed Tee By Ayman | Published 2008-07-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphanumeric-gassed References: [robustflavor](http://www.robustflavor.com/product_p/aln067.htm) & [alphanumericbrand](http://www.alphanumericbrand.com/index.php) The ever increasing gas prices have crossed the line from ridiculous to unbearable. Well known for their socially aware and witty t-shirts, fashion brand **Alphanumeric** depicts this sad situation on their new design, **Gassed**. Gassed shows a gas pump with a noose coming out of it, instead of petrol. Sad but true. The tee comes in black or white with sizes from Large to XXL. It sells for $26. After the first two images, the gallery shows designs from their new Fall 2008 collection. Check out a recent similar concept for a [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-x-toyota-gazoo) [Prius](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-prius) campaign, and some more fashion from Alphanumeric's Summer 2008 line: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Socially Conscious Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage socially aware designs to make a statement against pressing issues like oil prices. - **Witty T-shirt Designs:** The popularity of witty t-shirts allows fashion brands to address serious topics in a lighthearted and engaging way. - **Sustainable Fashion Campaigns:** Promoting sustainability through fashion can be an effective way to raise awareness and inspire change in consumer behavior. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands have the opportunity to incorporate socially conscious designs into their collections, capturing the attention of consumers who value activism and sustainability. - **Printed Apparel:** The demand for witty and socially aware t-shirt designs presents an opportunity for the printed apparel industry to provide unique and impactful products. - **Environmental Activism:** Fashion can serve as a platform for promoting and supporting environmental causes, offering opportunities for collaboration between the fashion and activism industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motorsport-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-social-social-club-and-goodyear.md) - [Typography-Inspired Canadian Sweatshirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okayok.md) - [Motorsport-Style Joint Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-x-toyota-gazoo.md) - [Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treedom.md) - [Racing-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assc-and-goodyear.md) - [Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeropostale-1.md) - [Spring-Ready Outdoor Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-articles.md) - [Anime-Centric Graphic Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-4.md) - [Graphic Anime Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-ut-revives-chainsaw.md)