# Macabre Streetwear Collections KILLSTAR and Marilyn Manson are Launching a Clothing Collaboration By jennifer dalgleish | Published 2016-10-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marilyn-manson-and-killstar-clothing-line References: [nme](http://www.nme.com/photos/marilyn-manson-s-raunchy-new-clothing-collaboration-here-s-what-you-can-buy/418643) & [killstar](http://www.killstar.com) KILLSTAR recently announced an [exclusive collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-market) with the one and only Marilyn Manson. The KILLSTAR and Marilyn Manson collection will be the first of its kind, launching in the fall of this year through hand-selected retailers worldwide. Mixing Manson’s iconic symbolism on the brand's fashion-forward styles, dedicated old and new fans get a chance to grab a piece from the [limited collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2). Manson himself is currently in the spotlight with a number of fashion events, so this may be just the beginning of a "gothic takeover." Keeping true to the KILLSTAR style and aesthetic, the line features a wide range of items such as bodysuits, knitwear, accessories and more, all of which are adorned with Manson’s own symbology and logos. The KILLSTAR x MANSON match is truly unique, with [music and fashion meshing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deftones-and-dickies) perfectly. The entire KILLSTAR team has been avid Manson fans since the very beginning and the collaboration is fulfilling many dreams and goals within the brand. As Tequila-Rose from KILLSTAR says: "Getting to explore the darker side of fashion, whilst injecting the Manson attitude and philosophy – was a real dream come true." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gothic Streetwear:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with artists to produce unique, cult-inspired streetwear collections. - **Music-fashion Partnerships:** Opportunity for music artists to expand their brand into fashion and capitalize on their fanbase's fashion interests. - **Iconic Symbolism Collaboration:** Opportunity for artists and brands to collaborate on limited-edition collections featuring iconic symbolism and logos. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion professionals can collaborate with music artists to produce unique, cult-inspired streetwear collections and capitalize on fans' fashion interests. - **Music:** Music industry professionals can expand artists' brand into fashion through partnerships with fashion brands and capitalize on fans' fashion interests. - **Accessories:** Accessories industries can explore collaborations with artists to produce unique, cult-inspired accessories collections that feature iconic symbolism and logos. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice1.md) - [Dark Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection.md) - [Limited-Edition True Crime Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serial-killer-shop.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md) - [Model-Collaborative Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cara-loves-karl.md) - [Utility Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-and-mastermind-japan.md) - [Dark Musical-Film-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-of-oz.md) - [Young Singer-Collaborative Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landon-barker-and-cheap-monday.md) - [Elevated Grunge Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/express-to-mars.md)