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# Creepy Celebrity Clothes
The Steve Dress is Hauntingly Unconventional Clothing

By Carly Foy | Published 2011-07-20 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steve-dress
References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/steve-buscemi-dress) & [shop.blackmilkclothing](http://shop.blackmilkclothing.com/product/the-steve-dress)

The Steve Dress by [Black Milk Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-market) is a unique piece to don this summer.

The dress, designed by James Lillis, features celebrity Steve Buscemi’s bust on both the front and back. The one of a kind design focuses heavily on Steve Buscemi’s eyes, which are ironically (and accurately) placed directly above the wearer's chest. The dress features a white backdrop to the Steve Buscemi print that covers 90% of the body.

The Steve Dress by Black Milk Clothing is a unique find that would take an [eclectic fashionista](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection) to don.

**Implications** - Celebrities who have notable features are even more so popular than traditional celebs as they prove to be more memorable in audience's minds. Celebrities are always a sure-fire way to gain publicity; however, this is not always available. Companies can thus look toward mimicking [celebrity exposure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him) with their campaigns through extensive media exposure.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Celebrity-inspired Clothing:** Designing clothes featuring famous celebrities can attract attention and generate buzz in the fashion industry.
- **Memorable Celebrity Features:** Highlighting notable features of celebrities in clothing designs can create unique and memorable fashion statements.
- **Alternative Celebrity Promotion:** Companies can explore alternative ways to gain publicity by mimicking celebrity exposure through extensive media campaigns.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of designing clothes that feature famous celebrities, attracting attention and generating sales.
- **Media and Advertising:** The media and advertising industries can benefit from alternative celebrity promotion strategies by offering extensive media exposure to mimic celebrity endorsements.
- **Merchandise and Licensing:** Merchandise and licensing companies can explore opportunities to partner with celebrities and create unique products that highlight their notable features.

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