# Haunting Poetic Shorts 'Boxer' by Steven Sebring is a Poetic Film Featuring the Iconic Patti Smith By Kevin Young | Published 2012-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxer-by-steven-sebring References: [nowness](http://www.nowness.com/day/2012/4/16) & [reedkrakoff](http://www.reedkrakoff.com/online/handbags/USIndexView?storeId=16001&catalogId=16500&langId=-1) Today, NOWNESS.com showcases a major collaboration [poetic short](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-short-film) titled 'Boxer' by Steven Sebring. It features the legendary musician and pop culture icon Patti Smith, who implements a [freeform poem](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poetry-camera) with a haunting feel; the reel is obscured and images are puzzling, much like a deep poem with undiscovered meaning. This short is a mashup between [contemporary arts and fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salute-the-detail), where the dynamic duo Sebring and Smith get inspiration from the ReedKrakoff Boxer bag. The slow music in the background is by Smith's daughter, Jesse Paris. “It's a pretty prosaic word that straddles the high-low divide,” explains Sebring. “A number of things came to mind: a box, a ring, a fighter of course, the culture of the boxing ring and how everyone is there as a witness and everyone blends together.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Haunting Poetic Shorts:** Businesses can explore creating similar poetic short films that blend contemporary arts and fashion to evoke emotions and incorporate a sense of mystery. - **Collaborating Across Industries:** There is a trend for creatives from different industries - in this case, fashion and music - to collaborate and create new art forms that combine their respective areas of expertise. - **High-low Divide:** Businesses can experiment with the idea of combining high and low elements throughout their products or experiences, as seen with the ReedKrakoff Boxer bag that inspired 'Boxer'. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Film:** There is an opportunity for filmmakers to explore creating more poetic shorts that blend different art forms to create emotional experiences for viewers. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can collaborate with other industries to create unique products that have a deeper meaning and connection with consumers. - **Music:** Musicians can collaborate with filmmakers and fashion designers to create music and visuals that tell a story and evoke emotions in viewers and listeners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Poem Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poem-booth.md) - [Visual Poetry Creation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poetry-creation.md) - [Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectors-boxset.md) - [Artistic AI-Powered Poetry Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pamera.md) - [Image-To-Poetry Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-data-poets.md) - [Iconic Fragrance Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diptyques-do-son-collection.md) - [Polaroid-Inspired Poetry Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poetroid.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [AI-Powered Poetry Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poetry-camera.md)