# Mafia Hipster T-Shirts MTTM Mens Tees Say "Don't Mess with Me" By Summer Luu | Published 2010-12-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mttm-mens-tees References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/12/22/married-to-the-mob-mens-t-shirts-series-2/) & [mttmnyc](http://www.mttmnyc.com/store/site/product.cfm?id=A80DD6C9-999A-4C95-A500C7384FB42424&ln=index) 'Married to the Mob' has released its second collection of MTTM Mens Tees that tellit like it is. Boldly stating statements across the chest, these [mafia tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee) get straight to the point. Amidst the profanity, these are straight-up [gangster phrases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sopranos-range) from the streets. If you live a hard knock life, you're going to want to check out the collection from the MTTM Mens Tees line. **Implications** - With reality shows dominating television, popular quotes from them are prevalent in society. Consumers strive to connect with stars through products or show their peers what they value through [fashion statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters). Companies can incorporate popular television or media quotes into their products to appeal to this demographic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 82% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reality Show Inspired Merchandise:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate popular television or media quotes into their products to appeal to consumers who value reality shows. - **Personal Expression Through Fashion:** Companies can tap into the trend of consumers using fashion statements to show their values and connect with peers. - **Gangster-inspired Clothing:** Businesses can capitalize on the popularity of gangster phrases and imagery to create unique and bold clothing options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate popular quotes or TV references into their clothing lines to attract reality show fans. - **Entertainment:** Companies in the entertainment industry can collaborate with fashion brands to create merchandise featuring quotes from popular reality shows or celebrities. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can capitalize on the demand for bold and edgy clothing by incorporating gangster-inspired phrases and designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reality TV Show Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumbgood.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-godfather-collection.md) - [Viral Criminal Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him.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) - [Television streetwear capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sopranos-range.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Connection-Driven Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-to-connect-1.md)