# Artistic Bleached Clothing Derek 'Bones' Boe's Bleach-Painted Hoodies Are Badass By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-08-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bleached-clothing-derek-boe References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Bleached-Clothing/276920) & [punky.ensellitis](http://punky.ensellitis.com/) Derek 'Bones' Boe makes [bleached clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-chito) look badass. Who knew that such a volatile chemical could produce something so artfully macabre? Derek Boe's 'Bleached Clothing' set features a handful of designs from his collection. With dark themes like skeletons, mushroom clouds, trees, and figures with exploding heads, these [hoodies and shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-days-march-1) definitely aren't for conservative tastes. Check out the gallery above to see some of my favorite designs. **Implications** - Designers are constantly trying to find ways to stand out against their competitors. This is because of the amount of clutter consumers face when it comes to donning fashions. By incorporating [new techniques with their work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acidic-americana), the consumer will see them as an innovator rather than a copycat or the same as everyone else. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artistic Bleached Clothing:** Incorporate new techniques with bleached clothing to stand out as an innovator in the fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can utilize bleaching techniques to create unique and innovative clothing. - **Art:** Artists can explore the artistic potential of bleached clothing to create macabre and visually striking pieces. - **Design:** Incorporating bleached clothing techniques can help designers differentiate their work and stand out in a crowded market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laidback Indigo-Dyed Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-indigodipped-collection.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Community-Honoring Eerie Graphic Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boiler-room.md) - [Art-Infused Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Distressed Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-chito.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md)