# Fierce Festival Fashion Top Shop's Mexico Collection Celebrates the Day of the Dead By Cowbag | Published 2009-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-of-the-dead-fashion-top-shops-mexico-based-collection References: [topshop](http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaticPageDisplay?catalogId=19551&storeId=12556&brdcrmb_trail=&identifier=ts1) Topshop have just launched an awesome collection inspired by Mexico's Day of the Dead festival which mixes pansy prints with skeletons and skulls. It's a combination that works brilliantly. Leather, over-sized knits and lace are all part of Topshop's Day of the Dead collection - as eccentric and colourful as the Mexican festival itself. Throw in some [massive heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection) and [lots of grunge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection), and I can’t see what else someone could want from a high street fashion collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Day of the Dead-inspired Fashion:** Opportunities exist for fashion companies to explore unique cultural celebrations and integrate them into their designs in a creative and respectful way. - **Combining Grunge and Glam:** There is potential for companies to experiment with contrasting aesthetics and create bold fashion statements that appeal to a wide range of consumers. - **Mixing Prints and Patterns:** Incorporating a mix of prints and patterns can create visually striking fashion designs and cater to consumers looking for eclectic and expressive clothing. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Retail companies can incorporate culturally-inspired fashion collections and accessories to create unique product offerings and attract a more diverse customer base. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can create custom fabrics and prints that reflect a range of cultural celebrations and events to meet the growing trend of consumers who want to express their identities through fashion. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Shoe manufacturers can create statement footwear designs that feature bold patterns and unexpected materials to capture the demand for eclectic and experimental fashion styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Tex-Mex Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-el-paso-day-of-the-dead.md) - [Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-dolls.md) - [Textural Festive Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-collection.md) - [Mexican Tradition-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-day-of-the-dead-weekender.md) - [Weather-Ready Festival Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beavertown-brewery-collection.md) - [Mexican Heritage Bodycare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lush-2025-da-de-muertos.md) - [Collectible Tequila Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paisaboys.md) - [Toronto Day of the Dead Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-of-the-dead-celebration.md) - [90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection.md)