Jordan Buckley may be a familiar name to some as he is a guitarist in metal/hardcore band ‘Every Time I Die.’ His latest project has been printing his gruesome artwork on some great clothing. If anyone went the the 2010 Vans Warped Tour this year, many musicians and fans have been sporting ‘Jordan Buckley Worldwide’ apparel. His online store features t-shirts, sweaters, posters and hoodies all of which dawn his beautiful yet gruesome artwork.
For those not interested in the tops, Jordan Buckley has also designed a few pairs of Vans slip-ons currently being auctioned at Warped Tour for the ‘Keep a Breast Foundation.’
What's Driving This Trend
- Gruesome Artistic Apparel
- Disruptive innovation opportunities could exist in the fashion and retail industries for designers to create more unique and edgy apparel with graphic and macabre art.
- Musician-designed Merchandise
- This trend could lead to new business opportunities in merchandising for musical artists and bands, allowing them to expand their brand beyond music.
- Art-infused Fashion Merchandise
- There is a potential for art-inspired fashion merchandise to become more popular in the fashion industry, with designers incorporating graphic and edgy artwork into their clothing lines.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- Fashion industry professionals could consider incorporating art-inspired designs and graphic artwork into their clothing lines, offering customers unique and edgy apparel options.
- Merchandising
- Musical artists and bands could create new revenue streams by designing and selling merchandise that reflects their brand beyond music.
- Charity
- Charitable organizations can collaborate with artists and fashion designers to create merchandise that supports social causes, giving consumers the opportunity to make a difference through their purchases.
