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# Sneaker-Shaped Coffins
Paa Joe Designed the Ultimate Resting Place for Extreme Sneakerheads

By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-04-30 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneakershaped-coffin
References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/paa-joe-air-max-95-coffin/)

Paa Joe, an artist from Ghana that's most widely known for his fantasy coffin designs, recently came out with an iteration that's perfect for the modern sneaker lover, a sneaker-shaped coffin that's made to look like the iconic Air Max 95.

Currently, the coffin can be seen in Berlin, at the Mixed Pickles exhibition. The sneaker-shaped coffin is complete with all of the Air Max 95's typical details, including the wavy stripes on the sides of the uppers, texturing on the midsoles, transparent bubble-like components, and branding on the tongues.

The coffin was created back in 2004, but has amassed plenty of popularity as it's toured through different exhibitions. Those interested in purchasing the art piece can get it for just over 10,000 EUR.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 53% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Fantasy Coffin Designs:** Opportunity to create unique and personalized coffins inspired by various themes.
- **Sneaker-themed Art:** Potential to create sneaker-inspired artwork and installations that cater to sneaker enthusiasts.
- **Artistic Funeral Decor:** Innovative funeral decor designs that incorporate art and personal interests of the deceased for a more personalized and meaningful tribute.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Funeral Services:** Disruptive opportunity for funeral homes and coffin manufacturers to offer customized and unconventional burial options.
- **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create unique and eye-catching artwork and installations for exhibitions and events.
- **Fashion and Apparel:** Innovative collaborations between fashion brands and artists to create sneaker-inspired art and merchandise.

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