# Epic Icon Apparel The Jackson 5 Clothing Line is Dedicated to the Motown Mega Giant By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-11-09 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackson-5 References: [fashionista](http://fashionista.com/2010/11/jackson-5-clothing-line-will-include-exact-replicas-of-the-thriller-jacket-for-900) & [live.drjays](http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2010/11/08/the-jackson-5-to-launch-clothing-line/) With an overwhelming amount of Michael Jackson merchandise coming out, the Jackson 5 clothing line separates itself by means of authenticity and quality. Jackson 5 apparel has recently announced the release of an exact replica of the famous Michael Jackson red leather jacket. The 'Thriller' jacket boasts the "V" design and numerous zippers that made the King of Pop who he was. Jackson 5 clothing also carries an array of MJ printed tees. **Implications** - Consumers gravitate towards pop culture iconography because they feel at ease with its familiarity. Since consumers already have an established relationship to these sorts of images, they're more willing to purchase goods which use the iconography. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pop Culture Apparel:** There is a growing trend in the fashion industry towards using pop culture iconography on clothing items. - **Exact Replica Merchandise:** Creating exact replicas of famous clothing items is becoming a popular trend amongst apparel manufacturers. - **Quality Over Quantity Merchandise:** Consumers are showing a preference for high-quality merchandise over cheaply made items with mass-produced designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry should explore more pop culture apparel lines to capitalize on the popularity of iconic imagery. - **Merchandising:** Companies specializing in the production of merchandise should consider creating exact replicas of iconic clothing items. - **Manufacturing:** There is a need for manufacturers to focus on creating high-quality merchandise that appeals to consumers looking for long-lasting clothing items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Music-Themed Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackpink-and-fragment.md) - [Athlete-Honoring Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-2.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Music-Informed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roc-nation-and-moncler.md) - [QSR Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonaldland-clothing-line.md) - [Filipino QSR-Themed Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jollibee-1.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired High Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-king-collection.md)