# Cobain Commercialization Hysteric Glamour Follows Converse With Kurt Cobain Kicks By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-09-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hysteric-glamour-kurt-cobain References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/09/20/hysteric-glamour-kurt-cobain-sneakers/) & [hystericglamour.jp](http://www.hystericglamour.jp/) First [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar) came out with Kurt Cobain-inspired shoes, now [Hysteric Glamour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hysteric-glamour-and-crocs) is following suit. I still believe anyone caught wearing these or the [Converse kicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billie-eilish-x-converse), is a poseur, but what can you do? The low-top sneaker by Hysteric Glamour comes in canvas/suede, has smiley faces all over it and ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ on the heel. All I can smell is a slap in the face. It will be a bad day when I see a teenager wearing these kicks and unlocking the Cobain avatar on 'Guitar Hero 5.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Musician-inspired Footwear:** With the success of Kurt Cobain-inspired shoes, there is an opportunity for other brands to create footwear inspired by popular musicians. - **Nostalgia Fashion:** The use of 90s music icons in fashion is a trend that can tap into consumers' nostalgia for that era and create a unique selling proposition. - **Branded Collaborations:** Brands can benefit from collaborations with iconic artists, musicians or actors by leveraging their fans, selling exclusive merchandise and creating buzz around the collaboration. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of musician-inspired footwear to create new designs that resonate with music lovers and fashion enthusiasts. - **Music:** The music industry can explore opportunities to collaborate with fashion brands to launch limited edition merchandise and strengthen their brand image. - **Gaming:** Gaming industry can collaborate with iconic musicians to create exclusive in-game characters or merchandise, thus, strengthening the connection between music and gaming in pop culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s-Inspired Grunge Band Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-1.md) - [Hyperrealistic Musician Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzway-kurt-cobain-figurine.md) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [Custom Artist-Joined Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Anime-Inspired Canvas Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-pack.md) - [Villainess-Inspired High Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppy-pink.md) - [Alt Metal Band-Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campus-2.md) - [Artist-Inspired Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyler-the-creator.md)