Graffiti-Inspired Timepieces

The Swatch Spring/Summer 2012 Collection is Edgy

The Swatch Spring/Summer 2012 collection is a wildly dynamic and aesthetically eye-catching group of timepieces.

Using unexpected inspiration from Hideaki Kawashima and Fafi graffiti, this watches are artist-approved and make a huge statement. Though some boast more of a minimalist Japanese influence, others are incredibly detailed and almost hypnotizing in design. Each piece is immensely different from one another, making this one of the most diverse watch collections to come out in a while. Better yet, these designs are still affordable, despite the fact that some fairly well-known artists took part in the project.

Offbeat, but in the best way possible, this bold design endeavor is bound to increase the cultural credibility of the watch brand.

Graffiti Fashion
Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with graffiti artists and introduce graffiti-inspired designs into their collections.
Artistic Timepieces
Opportunity for watch brands to collaborate with artists and introduce unique, artist-designed timepieces.
Affordable Art
Opportunity for brands to collaborate with artists and offer affordable, artist-designed products to a wider audience.

Sectors Adopting This

Fashion
Fashion brands can collaborate with graffiti artists and introduce graffiti-inspired designs into their collections.
Watch
Watch brands can collaborate with artists and introduce unique, artist-designed timepieces.
Retail
Retail brands can collaborate with artists and offer affordable, artist-designed products to a wider audience.
SCORE
4.7 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 78%
Activity 56%
Freshness 8%

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