# Polo Shirt Self-Portraits The Van Gogh Mosaic from Onward Kashiyama Co. is a Preppy Piece of Art By Michael Hines | Published 2010-05-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onward-kashiyama-co References: [uniquedaily](http://www.uniquedaily.com/mosaic-made-from-2070-polo-shirts/) & [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/cool-van-gogh-mosaic-made-from-polo-shirts.html) Onward Kashiyama Co. has recreated Vincent [Van Gogh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-gogh-museum-solidsuit)’s famous self-portrait using 2,070 [polo shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oof-x-umbro) of 24 different colors. Prepsters are losing their minds right about now. The gigantic self-portrait was on display at the Marunouchi Building in Tokyo. Japanese apparel makers are known for their odd stunts, such as making banners out of jeans and then selling those jeans to onlookers, so I am not too shocked by this piece of polo art from Onward Kashiyama Co. The only thing I wonder is this: What will they think of next? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Art-inspired Fashion:** The use of art as inspiration for fashion designs opens up opportunities for unique and eye-catching products. - **Unconventional Marketing:** Employing unusual and attention-grabbing marketing strategies can help brands stand out in a crowded market. - **Creative Brand Collaborations:** Partnering with artists or art institutions can create innovative and mutually beneficial collaborations that appeal to a wider audience. ### Where This Applies - **Apparel:** The fashion industry can integrate art-inspired designs into their collections and create buzz around their brand. - **Retail:** Unconventional marketing techniques can attract customers to physical retail stores and enhance the shopping experience. - **Art:** Artists and art institutions can collaborate with fashion brands to promote their work and reach a broader audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Museum-Collaborative Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-van-gogh-musum.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Anime-Series Collaborative Art Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-gogh-museum-1.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Limited-Edition Artist-Honoring Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takashi-murakami-tee.md) - [Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otw-by-vans-line.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Artful Cartoon-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-meets-the-louvre.md)