# Pop Star-Mocking Apparel These Quirky Metal T-shirts Depict Pop Stars in Heavy Rock Fashion By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-02-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quirky-metal-tshirts References: [sadanduseless](http://www.sadanduseless.com/2013/02/pop-stars-gone-metal-t-shirts/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/joeyjameshernandez) These quirky metal t-shirts depicit pop stars like Celine Dion and Tom Jones in heavy metal fashion. The t-shirts take a tongue in cheek look at some very un-metal pop culture icons. I mean no one ever expected to see Tom Jones or Barbara Streisand on a [grunge t-shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-1) more likely to be spotted in the mosh pit at a [Metallica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-metallica) concert. The hilarious t-shirts even go so far as naming some of the stars songs -- Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On' classic is immortalized as you've never seen it before on a t-shirt with the classic hard rock combo of skulls, fire and satanic symbolism. Tom Jones' 'What's New Pussy Cat?' is even mocked by being set against a demonic looking kitty with an upside down cross on his head. These quirky metal t-shirts designed by Joey James Hernandez play on the divide and rivalry there has always been between mainstream pop and heavy rock fans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pop Star-mocking Merchandise:** The rise of pop culture-mocking apparel presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs to tap into a growing trend of edgy and irreverent streetwear. - **Crossover Fashion:** As pop culture and rock music icons collide in merchandise design, fashion industry players can capitalize on the crossover trend by developing unique, boundary-pushing designs that cater to fans of both genres. - **Nostalgia-based Satire:** The popularity of satirical merchandise that features beloved, yet unexpected, pop culture icons invites innovators to create similar designs that tap into current trends while poking fun at nostalgic figures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion manufacturers and designers have the opportunity to tap into the growing trend of edgy and boundary-pushing streetwear, which includes pop culture-mocking apparel. - **Music Merchandise:** With the blurring of lines between pop and heavy metal genres in merchandise design, music merchandise companies can capitalize on the popularity and edginess of crossover fashion. - **Entertainment:** Opportunities abound for entertainment industry players to develop merchandise featuring beloved pop culture icons that appeals to nostalgia-based humor and satire. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Iconic Rock Band-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beatles-collection.md) - [Wild ’80s Rock Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-rock-exhibit.md) - [Music-Themed Fashion Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upstream.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Music Graphic Tee Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-x-babymonster.md) - [Pop Star-Themed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-swiftthemed-cats.md) - [80s-Inspired Ceramic Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaming-stars.md)