# Rapper-Inspired Fried Chicken Apparel Jack Harlow and KFC Launch a Merchandise Collection By Kanesa D | Published 2022-07-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-harlow-meal-2 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/kfc-jack-harlow-meal-merch-release) & [shop.jackharlow.us](https://shop.jackharlow.us/?psid=220520/jackharlow/atl/oth/na/br/JackHarlowKFCMerch/s_hp/us/JackHarlowKFCMerch) [KFC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-harlow-meal) is launching a new selection of merchandise to accompany the ‘Jack Harlow Meal’ release in the US. The official ‘Jack Harlow Meal’ merchandise comprises two sweatshirt designs, two T-shirts, and a Jack Harlow x KFC co-branded baseball cap. A black, white, and red T-shirt depicts a KFC order printed in text across the front, reading: Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Secret Recipe Fries, Mac & Cheese, Ranch, Lemonade. A graphic print of the combo is printed beside the text. The back of the shirt features a print of Jack Harlow wearing a Kentucky state chain and the text “JACK HARLOW [KENTUCKY](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kentucky-fried-chicken-wraps) ORIGINAL.” Another shirt offering has the words “We Do Chicken Right.” above small-scale Jack Harlow x KFC branding. A gray crewneck uses Jack Harlow's headshot on the front and pairs it with bold red KFC branding on the back. Finally, a black hoodie offering builds on the first KFC order design, adding a black co-branded baseball cap to round off the collection. Image Credit: Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corp. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Celebrity Fast Food Collaborations:** Businesses can explore collaborations with celebrities to create limited-edition merchandise collections that resonate with fast food enthusiasts. - **Food-themed Apparel:** There is an opportunity for the fashion industry to create garments and accessories that incorporate food and fast food themes, leveraging their popularity with young consumers. - **Brand Co-branding:** Companies can explore co-branding opportunities with non-related brands to create unique products and generate buzz among their target audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food companies can leverage their brand and collaborate with celebrities or non-related brands to create unique merchandise collections that drive brand awareness and sales. - **Fashion:** Apparel companies can create food-themed garments and accessories that appeal to young consumers and capitalize on their love for fast food and pop culture references. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Advertising agencies can help companies create successful celebrity collaborations and co-branding efforts to generate buzz and increase brand recognition and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rapper-Curated Chicken Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-harlow-meal.md) - [QSR Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-x-boxlunch.md) - [Festive QSR Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-chicken-bucket.md) - [Fried Chicken Fashion Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/officially-licensed-kfc-product.md) - [Fried Chicken-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-and-loungefly.md) - [Chicken QSR-Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aries-and-kfc.md) - [QSR-Backed Holiday Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-2k.md) - [Basketball Player-Approved QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamal-murray-meal.md) - [Sauce-Themed QSR Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucethemed-merchandise.md)