# Retro Pop Icon Covers The Prince V Magazine Image Series Pays Homage to 70s Era Glamour By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-07-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prince References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/v-magazine-84-cover/) & [inezandvinoodh](http://inezandvinoodh.com/) Pulling off a [retro-themed look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rendezvous-ivory), legendary pop icon Prince covers the latest issue of V magazine. Featured on the publication's #84 issue cover, the musician shows off his eccentric sense of style while posing for the lens of photographic duo Inez & Vinoodh. Prince channels a 70s era icon while sporting a textured and [metallic jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign) that is worn over a body-conscious turtleneck. Wardrobe stylist Melanie Ward dresses the singer in a the flamboyant ensemble that is paired with an [oversized ring accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zales-and-prince) shaped to resemble a human eye. The Prince V Magazine cover story enforces the musician's superstar status and ability to transcend generations with his talent, outrageous sense of style and longevity within the ever-changing music industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Glamour Revival:** Businesses can consider creating products or services that feature throwback elements to the 70s era glamour like textured and metallic materials and flamboyant designs. - **Iconic Fashion Pairing:** Businesses in the fashion industry can explore collaborations with legendary icons like Prince to create stylish yet eccentric collections that appeal across generations. - **Personality-driven Marketing:** Businesses can leverage the potential of iconic personalities like Prince to create powerful promotional campaigns and increase market appeal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music:** Music industry players can consider tapping into the longevity of legendary pop icons like Prince to create interest and amplify marketing campaigns. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry players can explore collaborations with legendary pop icons to create iconic and eccentric collections that cater to a wider audience. - **Jewelry:** Businesses operating in the jewelry industry can consider creating unique and flamboyant designs that complement retro-themed styles like oversized rings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music-Legend-Inspired Overnight Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-rain-house.md) - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md) - [Singer-Led Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pour-homme-and-neighborhood.md) - [Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross.md) - [Limited-Edition Nightclub Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Retro Nightclub-Themed Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffrey-loverboy-1.md) - [Pop Culture Candy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/album-art-packaging.md) - [Music-Informed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roc-nation-and-moncler.md)