# Rockin' Rasputin Tees MNKR Shirts are Clever and Creative Spins on History By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-10-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mnkr-shirts References: [thrillist](http://www.thrillist.com/bellevue/mnkr) & [mnkr](http://www.mnkr.com/index.htm) The MNKR shirts, which feature creative and kitschy [silk-screened graphics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-kenshi-yonezu), display an image of Rasputin on them. To refresh your memory, the name Rasputin is from the 1970s [disco hit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-x-babymonster) “The Rasputin Song” by Boney M, which chronicles the life of the womanizing Russian through melody and lyrics. So, you can now wear a piece of history while simultaneously making a fashion statement. **Implications** - Along with the surge of gaming and media technologies came the market which flaunts 'geek chic.' These consumers find pleasure in products which boast educational information or [famous influential figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him). Companies can reach this niche market by creating products which are witty and clever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geek Chic:** Creating products that combine educational information or famous influential figures with witty and clever designs can appeal to the geek chic market. - **Silk-screened Graphics:** Utilizing creative and kitschy silk-screened graphics on products can attract customers looking for unique and visually appealing designs. - **Historical Fashion:** Tapping into the trend of wearing historical figures or references as fashion statements can offer disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion brands. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can disrupt the industry by incorporating historical figures or references into their designs and creating unique and appealing products. - **Gaming and Media Technologies:** Companies in the gaming and media technologies industry can explore opportunities in the geek chic market by creating products that combine gamification and educational content. - **Custom Merchandise:** The custom merchandise industry can capitalize on the trend of silk-screened graphics by offering personalized and unique designs for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md) - [90s-Inspired Grunge Band Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-1.md) - [Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-to-order.md) - [Viral Criminal Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him.md) - [Adorable Monster-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters.md) - [QSR Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonaldland-clothing-line.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Limited-Edition True Crime Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serial-killer-shop.md)