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# Pop Culture Icon Fashion
The Deer Dana Portrait Collection Monumentalizes Our Favorite Celebrities

By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-23 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deer-dana-portrait-collection
References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/291805569/Deer-Dana-Portrait-Collection-|-JOHN-|-John-Waters) & [deerdana](http://www.deerdana.com/COLLECTION_c_1.html)

The Deer Dana Portrait Collection commemorates canonized creative icons from cinematic mastermind Alfred Hitchcock to disco legend Grace Jones. The collection features simple [portrait-style illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-kenshi-yonezu) of these famous faces. One of the standout pieces is an uncanny representation of [cult film director](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice1) John Waters.

Soulful R&B artist Miguel even collaborated on some of the pieces; for instance, he had a hand in creating the 'Sade' T-shirt, which pays tribute to the multitalented British singer and composer. Proceeds from the shirt (and Miguel's other collaborations) will be donated to the Precious Dreams Foundation, which tends to the needs of foster care children through the distribution of care packages.

The line is ultimately a celebration of brilliant creative minds (and characters) whose prolific contributions shaped our understanding of pop culture.

[photos](http://www.papermag.com/2013/01/line_portraits_of_hipster_icon.php)

[photos2](http://fashionbombdaily.com/2011/12/07/cool-online-find-deer-dana-portrait-tees-and-totes/)

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 43% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Pop Culture Icon Fashion:** The trend of dressing in clothing that honors famous celebrities and cultural icons through simple portrait illustrations.
- **Collaborative Charity Fashion:** The trend of fashion collaborations that lead to charitable contributions to various causes.
- **Illustrative Tribute Clothing:** The trend of clothing featuring uncanny representations of beloved pop culture icons and figures.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the fashion industry by leveraging the power of pop culture and collaboration to raise money for charity.
- **Art Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the art industry exist by creating more accessible portraiture that commemorates cultural icons and making it wearable on clothing.
- **Nonprofit Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the nonprofit industry by partnering with fashion brands and artists to drive donations and awareness for various causes.

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