# Special Edition Floral Denim READYMADE and Takashi Murakami Release Colorful Emblem Jeans By Amy Duong | Published 2022-05-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readymade-and-takashi References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/readymade-takashi-murakami-collab-jeans-release/) & [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/readymade-takashi-murakami-collab-jeans-release/) READYMADE and [Takashi Murakami](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collab-with-takashi-murakami) work in collaboration on a special Murakami denim collection that spotlights one of the artist's most iconic emblems. The duo delivers a range of [vintage jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-and-beams-1) that are adorned with the signature smiling floral motif for a playful and colorful touch. Throughout the jeans, it is seen embroidered on the front and back of the silhouettes in a plethora of shapes and hues. A notable detail is seen by the button at the front of the jeans, where it boasts a [floral button detail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohana-hatake) for authentic construction. It also has Murakami flower metal buttons as well before it is rounded out with skull rivets to finish the trimmings of the collaborative denim. Image Credit: @Cherry_Fukuoka ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collaborative Denim:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with renowned artists to release unique denim collections. - **Iconic Motifs:** Incorporating iconic motifs or designs by renowned artists into fashion items can create a playful and colorful touch. - **Vintage-inspired Designs:** Trend towards vintage-inspired designs, bringing back classic styles with a modern twist through collaboration with artists or designers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate unique designs and motifs by artists into their collections to create a unique selling point for their brand. - **Art:** Artists can collaborate with fashion brands to bring their unique style and designs to a wider audience through the creation of limited edition clothing collections. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to differentiate their collections and attract customers by offering unique and limited edition denim collections in collaboration with artists or designers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Artist-Honoring Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takashi-murakami-tee.md) - [Artist-Collaborative Luxury Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-murakami.md) - [Flower-Centric Tech Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-bloom-1.md) - [Playful Expansive Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collab-with-takashi-murakami.md) - [Artist-Collaborative Colorful Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp15.md) - [Floral Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-bloom-collection.md) - [Heritage Denim Release](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-tears-4.md) - [Flower Motif Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-bloom-capsule.md) - [Artist-Collaborated Sporty Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-series.md)