# Funky Historical Figures Mason London Dresses Classic Portraits with Vibrantly Colored Clothes By Jason Soy | Published 2012-04-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mason-london References: [lacarpa.tumblr](http://lacarpa.tumblr.com/post/20968177976/mason-london) & [masonlondon](http://www.masonlondon.com/) Black and white portraits may have been fine decades ago, but they’re pretty bland by today’s standards, which is why Mason London decided to dress up [iconic photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1) with [vibrantly colored cartoon clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel). The results are hilarious depictions of people like Albert Einstein rocking some threads you’d see on a [hip hop MC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet) or Elizabeth Taylor eating an ice cream sandwich, looking as though she’s ready to attend a block party. A personal favorite is Winston Churchill dressed like a pimp while also wearing boy shorts and a baseball cap. Not much information is available on Mason London, though he is based in London. He has a personal Tumblr page in which he uploads his artistic endeavors. Music and cinema seem to be a major influences on the budding graphic designer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colorful Portraits:** Opportunity for artists and photographers to add vibrancy and modernity to traditional black and white portraits. - **Artistic Remixing:** Potential for artists to remix and reimagine classic photographs by adding unexpected and playful elements. - **Pop Culture Fusion:** Chance to combine historical figures with contemporary pop culture references to create humorous and visually engaging artwork. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Photography:** The art and photography industry can benefit from incorporating new techniques and styles to attract modern audiences. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can explore innovative ways to remix and transform traditional visuals to create unique and captivating designs. - **Online Content Creation:** Online creators and influencers can incorporate colorful and fun artwork into their content to enhance engagement and entertainment value. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Time-Altering Digital Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-feature.md) - [Celebratory Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-editions.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Virtually Outfitted Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuptse-1996-jacket.md) - [Graphic Colorful Joint Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-prince.md) - [Retro Nightclub-Themed Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffrey-loverboy-1.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md)