# Vandalized French Landmarks The Andre Eiffel Tower is a Made Over Version of the Paris Landmark By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andre-eiffel-tower References: [slamxhype](http://slamxhype.com/art-design/andre-eiffel-tower-toy/) & [colette.fr](http://www.colette.fr/#/eshop/article/30724648/merci-gustave-andre-eiffel-tower/165/) After some recent collaborations with well-known brands, Mr. Andre is back once again with The Andre Eiffel Tower. This time, the infamous [French graffiti artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stephen-sprouse) has made his mark on France's most iconic structure. The Andre Eiffel Tower depicts the landmark in white with his infamous stick-thin Cheshire smiling happy face. According to SLAMXHYPE, this is suppose to be the first in a series of [collaborative items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-murakami), which is pretty exciting for any fan of street art. The next time you make a visit to Paris, don't bother with the trinkets from the touristy spots. Try and snatch The Andre Eiffel Tower, which represents France and the culture of street art altogether. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Street Art:** Opportunities for artists and brands to collaborate in creating unique and visually striking art installations. - **Iconic Landmark Makeovers:** Exploring the potential for artists to reimagine and transform famous landmarks into visually captivating works of art. - **Cultural Merchandise:** Increasing demand for unique and artistic merchandise that represents local culture and street art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage their creativity to create collaborative art installations and reimagine famous landmarks. - **Tourism and Travel:** Tourism companies and travel agencies can offer unique experiences that involve visiting and appreciating reimagined landmarks as part of a cultural exploration. - **Street Art Merchandise:** Merchandising companies can cater to the growing demand for culturally-inspired products, collaborating with street artists to create unique merchandise featuring iconic landmarks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eiffel Tower-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eiffel-tower-lego.md) - [Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1664-x-andre-saraiva.md) - [Graffiti Ski Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elho-x-andr-saraiva.md) - [Parisian Landmark Chocolate Replicas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notre-dame-cathedral.md) - [Artful Collectible Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisherprice-little-people-x-andre-saraiva.md) - [Archeology-Exploring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-angelidakis1.md) - [Commemorative Parisian Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kamel-mennour.md) - [Parisian Building-Inspired Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-bookend.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md)