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# Cartoon Streetwear Captures
The Circus Propaganda Client Editorial is Youthfully Edgy

By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-02-11 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circus-propaganda
References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/circus-propaganda/) & [clientmagazine](http://www.clientmagazine.co.uk/)

The 'Circus Propaganda' Client editorial highlights [edgy streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx) with a [cartoon icon inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-fall). Select models Toby Leonard, DJ and Josh Tuckley star in the monochromatic image series as they pose alongside Elite faces Joshua Moroney and Alex Whipham.

The model crew is captured by photographer Alexandra Leese's lens and outfitted by wardrobe stylist Chad Burton. Gracing the publication's #8 issue, the 'Circus Propaganda' Client editorial embraces [eccentric menswear looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by). Stylist Chad Burton dresses models in impeccably tailored metallics, Mickey Mouse statement tees and cartoon-inspired headwear accessories.

This bold portrait series defies tradition and exudes an effortlessly cool air that transcends a multitude of generations. From childhood imagery to sophisticated attire, this fierce fashion story showcases modern menswear for the urban fashion lover.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.9/10
- Popularity: 74% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Cartoon-inspired Streetwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of streetwear that incorporates cartoon iconography and appeals to the urban fashion lover.
- **Monochromatic Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of menswear featuring monochromatic color schemes and edgy silhouettes to cater to the modern fashion lover.
- **Eccentric Menswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a collection of menswear that embraces bold and eccentric styles, combining metallics, statement tees, and unconventional accessories.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate the use of AI and augmented reality technologies to enhance the shopping experience of customers, allowing them to virtually try on and customize cartoon-inspired streetwear.
- **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative photography techniques and equipment that enhance the capturing of monochromatic fashion, creating visually stunning images for fashion editorials and campaigns.
- **Apparel Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable and eco-friendly production methods in the manufacturing of eccentric menswear, addressing the growing demand for environmentally conscious fashion.

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