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# Photo-Heavy Concert Merch
Beyonce's Second on the Run Tour Now Has a Line of Merch

By Ell Smith | Published 2018-03-30 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/second-on-the-run-tour
References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/3/beyonce-nefertiti-spring-2018-merch) & [shop.beyonce](https://shop.beyonce.com)

Prior to the kick off of her second On the Run tour, Beyonce has dropped a [new line of march](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravado-x-dmx) that features visually striking imagery inspired by the Egyptian goddess Nefertiti.

The photo-heavy line is comprised of tees, long-sleeved shirts, jackets, accessories and more, offering every fan of Bey something simple to express their fandom. Standouts from the line include a vibrant orange shirt that's been printed with a collage of the songstress. Additional items include [cropped shirts, plain white tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bermensch) and more, all of which feature glamorous photographs of the star. Both artistic and fashionable, this line demonstrates the potential relationship between [streetwear and fine art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-kenshi-yonezu).

The collection can be purchased on Beyonce's website.

Image Credit: Beyonce

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Photo-heavy Merchandise:** The merging of streetwear and fine art exemplified in photo-heavy concert merchandise presents an opportunity for artists and designers to collaborate and create wearable art.
- **Fan Expression:** The use of visually striking imagery on concert merchandise presents an opportunity for fans to express their devotion to their favorite artists in unique and fashion-forward ways.
- **Online Retail:** The availability of Beyonce's new line of merchandise exclusively through her website illustrates the growing trend of artists and brands bypassing traditional retailers and selling directly to consumers through e-commerce platforms.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** The photo-heavy merchandise trend offers fashion designers and companies an opportunity to push the boundaries of wearable art and create unique and eye-catching products for fans.
- **Music:** The use of visually striking imagery on concert merchandise presents an opportunity for music artists and industry professionals to expand their branding and connect with audiences through creative merchandise offerings.
- **E-commerce:** The online exclusive release of Beyonce's new line of concert merchandise highlights the potential for using e-commerce platforms to create direct-to-consumer sales channels, cutting out the middle-man.

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