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# Hip-Hop Hairstyle Illustrations
'Le Frizzies' Features 3D Hairstyles of Famous Hip-Hop Artists

By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-09-21 | Updated 2015-09-23 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphop-hairstyles
References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2015/09/20/3d-funny-hip-hop-characters/) & [instagram](https://instagram.com/weareforeal/)

Graphic design studio 'Foreal' created this unique series of hip-hop hairstyles, which mimic popular musical artists. The series re-imagines each artist's face using strictly hair and accessories. The collection uses illustration and graphic design to portray the artists without actually making faces or facial features.

The series includes a vast range of characters such as Action Bronson. The series titled 'Hip-Hop Family' can be seen through the studio's social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.

This unique series expresses a creative interpretation of art and music. It is a clever way to pay tribute to iconic figures, while exploring the versatile tools and graphic design ideas that can inspire projects beyond this series. By exploring a new way to embrace signature characteristics such as hip hop hairstyles, it provides new avenues to pursue other artworks.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 44% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Graphic Design Interpretation:** Opportunity for graphic design studios to create unique and innovative interpretations of famous figures and pop culture icons through different artistic mediums.
- **Alternative Artistic Representation:** Opportunity for artists to explore alternative ways of portraying individuals and their characteristics through illustration and graphic design, without relying on traditional facial features.
- **Celebrity-inspired Art Collections:** Opportunity for artists to create themed art collections that pay tribute to famous celebrities and musicians, using their iconic hairstyles and accessories as the main focus.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for graphic design studios to push the boundaries of traditional representation by creating unique and alternative interpretations of famous figures.
- **Visual Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists to experiment with new forms of artistic representation and challenge the norms of traditional portraiture.
- **Art Galleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for art galleries to showcase and promote themed art collections that offer a fresh and unique perspective on well-known celebrities and musicians.

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