# Political Statement T-Shirts Make Fashion Not War Calls for Pop Culture Over Violence By annaOMline | Published 2009-07-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-fashion-not-war-t-shirt References: [redbubble](http://www.redbubble.com/people/annaomline/t-shirts/1746672-2-make-fashion-not-war) & [anna-OM-line](http://www.anna-OM-line.com) This t-shirt from Anna Maria Lopez (aka Anna-OM-line) takes the old adage "Make Love Not War" and updates it for fashionistas and proud fashion victims with a new slogan: "Make Fashion Not War." Check out the gallery above to see more images of the Spanish designer's 'Make Fashion Not War' shirt. **Implications** - Though [today's youth consumer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youthfocused-fashion-brand) has shorter hair and less experience with hallucinogens, generation Y could still be considered the modern hippie. Youth today are just as curious about their government and existence as the youth of the 1960s, and is involved in [values of love, freedom and positivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willy-chavarria-2). Companies that communicate this message of peace over glamor are sure to gain benefit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fashion Statements:** Opportunity for businesses to create and market clothing items with thought-provoking statements that reflect social, political, or cultural values. - **Youth Activism:** Growing interest among young consumers in expressing their views and values through fashion, creating a market for clothing that makes political or social statements. - **Personal Expression:** Increasing demand for clothing that allows individuals to express their unique personalities and beliefs, offering opportunities for brands to cater to diverse customer preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Apparel:** Apparel companies can tap into the trend by creating clothing items that incorporate politically or socially conscious statements, attracting consumers who want to make a statement through fashion. - **Design and Printing:** Companies specializing in design and printing services can offer custom-made t-shirts and other apparel that allow individuals to create their own unique political or social statements. - **Online Retail:** Online retailers can curate collections of political statement t-shirts, catering to the growing demand for fashion that reflects social and political views. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Peace-Resembling Dress Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-dress.md) - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treedom.md) - [Viral Criminal Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him.md) - [Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeropostale-1.md) - [Voting-Themed Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youve-got-the-power.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md)