# Psychedelic Punk Apparel Libertine's New Series Makes Use of Anarchistic Themes and Vibrant Color By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-09-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-punk References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/libertine-springsummer-2017/) & [ilovelibertine](http://ilovelibertine.com/) An eccentric fashion brand that's known to incorporate elements of pop culture into its apparel, Libertine doesn't disappoint with the line of [Spring/Summer 2017](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025) psychedelic punk apparel that it unveiled during New York Fashion Week. Like much of its clothing, its new range covers fabric in vibrant collages of prints and pictures -- making for ensembles that immediately entrance those with any vantage of sight. In addition to unique illustrations that carry cynical themes, the psychedelic punk apparel is heavy on sequins, studs, rhinestones, embroidery and various other customized embellishments. While images range tremendously, a few things seen consistently on Libertine's collection includes representations of royalty and symbols of anarchy in one, as well as s few that circulate around digital culture and death. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Psychedelic Punk Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating vibrant collages of prints and pictures into fashion apparel to create visually captivating ensembles. - **Cynical Themed Illustrations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique illustrations that carry cynical themes on apparel for a bold and edgy fashion statement. - **Customized Embellishments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experimenting with sequins, studs, rhinestones, embroidery, and other customized embellishments to add a unique and personalized touch to fashion apparel. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to incorporate pop culture elements, vibrant collages, and customized embellishments into fashion apparel. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaboration between fashion brands and artists to create unique illustrations and designs for apparel. - **Digital Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating symbols of anarchy and digital culture into fashion designs to appeal to the younger generation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Freedom-Theme Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libertas.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Refreshed Expressive Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheap-monday-relaunch.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md)