# Culture-Clashing Couture Shirts This Givenchy Shirt Features a Distinct Skull and Baseball Design By Paul Maccarone | Published 2013-09-05 | Updated 2013-09-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/givenchy-shirt References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/429464925610448541/Skull-&-Baseball-Sweatshirt-by-Givenchy) & [givenchy](http://www.givenchy.com/en/) The [skull and baseball design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gdc-x-hysteric-glamour) for the new [Givenchy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mask-fit-red-cushion) shirt is an awesome way to create a culture clash. It's often the most unexpected designs that can have the greatest impact, and this tee is sure to turn some heads. The sweatshirt is 100% cotton and is cut with a ribbed crew neck, hem and cuffs. The stylish design makes the skull the focal point of the shirt by having the [baseball outline](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baseball-crossbody-bag) centering it. Along with the edgy design, the Givenchy shirt is incredibly comfortable and it's also machine wash, which is a huge plus. Finding a personal style can be quite the tricky task, but with designs like this you can take the best from different worlds. While baseball and skulls might not usually go together, their collaboration on this shirt is definitely a success. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Culture-clashing Fashion:** Fashion designers can create unique designs by combining unexpected elements to create 'culture-clashing' products. - **Focal Point Apparel:** Designers can create visually appealing clothing items by utilizing a central image or focal point in their product design. - **Comfortable Fashion:** There is a growing trend for fashion designers to prioritize comfort alongside innovative design when creating fashion products. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can benefit from creating products that combine unexpected elements to generate unique designs. - **Apparel Industry:** The apparel industry can benefit from incorporating comfortable materials and designs without sacrificing the style or quality of the product. - **Design Industry:** The design industry can benefit from creating products with a central visual element or focal point in order to create more visually appealing products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Collaborative Premium Knit T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-japan-knit.md) - [Cable-Knitted Baseball Jerseys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/father-figure.md) - [Artist-Collaborated Sporty Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-series.md) - [Sporty Retail Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-new-york-yankees.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md) - [Baseball-Inspired Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baseball-crossbody-bag.md)