# Self-Instructed Apparel Busted Tees Shert is a Play Off of IKEA Instructions By Carly Foy | Published 2011-06-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busted-tees-shert References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/try-an-ikea-shirt-on-for-size) & [bustedtees](http://www.bustedtees.com/shert?utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=PepperJam) The Busted Tees Shert is the perfect set of instructions on how to create your shirt. The [graphic tee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-dunk-tshirts) is done in the [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-tyg) manual style. With a basic black and white palette, the instructions shirt will show you exactly what to do if you decide to purchase an IKEA Shert. From the easy task of step one (opening the box) to cutting the fabric into the correct pieces, the Busted Tees Shert is a completely funny play off of the simple yet sometimes frustrating [IKEA instruction manuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drnjns-dragan). The Busted Tees Shert comes in men's and women's styles and sizes and only comes in white with black printing. The tee is the perfect gift for someone who loves IKEA and their simplistic, universal instructions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Graphic Tee Revival:** Opportunity to create graphic tees that mimic iconic instruction manuals for a nostalgic and humorous fashion statement. - **Parody Apparel:** Chance to create apparel that playfully mocks popular brands or cultural icons, appealing to consumers seeking unique and humorous fashion choices. - **Simplistic Design Aesthetics:** Demand for apparel with minimalistic and universally understood designs, influenced by the popularity of IKEA instruction manuals. ### Where This Applies - **Apparel and Fashion:** Fashion brands can tap into the demand for novelty apparel items that incorporate humor and nostalgia. - **Consumer Goods and Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to offer unique and playful items that appeal to customers seeking unconventional fashion choices. - **Graphic Design and Illustration:** Graphic designers can capitalize on the demand for parody and nostalgia-inspired designs by creating engaging instruction manual-themed artwork for apparel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-to-order.md) - [Burger Branded Button-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbh.md) - [Unique T-Shirt Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airknitx-tshirt.md) - [Effortless AI T-Shirt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-t.md) - [Minimal White T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-1.md) - [Quick-Drying Summer T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-tee.md) - [Multipurpose Pre-Cut Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-tyg.md) - [Heavyweight Material T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90s-boxy-heavy-tee.md) - [Cotton Tee Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/his-white-tshirt.md)