# Tie-Dyed Gravy T-Shirts Kentucky for Kentucky's Tie-Dye Shirt Gets its Pattern from Real Gravy By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-11-29 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiedye-shirt References: [foodandwine](https://www.foodandwine.com/news/gravy-tie-dye-kfc-shirts-sale) & [kyforky](https://kyforky.com/blogs/journal/tie-dyed-kfc-gravy-tees) [Kentucky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-buckquet) for Kentucky—the company behind viral creations like [gold-plated chicken bone jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/officially-licensed-kfc-product)—created a unique kind of tie-dye shirt that gets its distinctive color and pattern from 100% real gravy from a fried chicken chain. Although the [gravy-stained shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-and-rosas-thai) is not as colorful as most tie-dye styles, the limited-edition design was created for those who are particularly fond of gravy at Thanksgiving. Each of the shirts is made by hand as part of a process that artist Coleman Larkin describes as "a harmonious union between order and chaos, selfishness and altruism, cold logic and impassioned poetry." Each of the soft cotton tie-dye t-shirts is emblazoned with the word "GRAVY" across the chest and comes pre-washed so that the style will "retain maximum gravy stain." Image Credit: Kentucky for Kentucky ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Real Ingredients in Design:** The use of real gravy in tie-dye shirts opens up opportunities for other products to incorporate unconventional and edible materials in their designs. - **Limited-edition Niche Creations:** Creating limited-edition tie-dye shirts based on specific food preferences allows for tapping into niche markets and catering to specific consumer interests. - **Artistic Fusion of Contrasting Elements:** The process of creating tie-dye shirts with a harmonious union between order and chaos, selfishness and altruism, cold logic and impassioned poetry presents opportunities for artists and designers to explore unconventional combinations. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** The tie-dye gravy t-shirts showcase an innovative approach to fashion by incorporating food elements, introducing new possibilities for material and design experimentation. - **Food and Beverage:** The trend of using real gravy in tie-dye shirts highlights the potential for unconventional food-related merchandise, bridging the gap between culinary experiences and fashion. - **Art and Craft:** The artistic process behind creating tie-dye shirts with a fusion of contrasting elements provides opportunities for artists and artisans to experiment with unconventional techniques and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sauce-Proof Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauce-proof-shirts.md) - [Branded QSR Gravy Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-and-hackney-gelato.md) - [Chicken QSR-Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aries-and-kfc.md) - [Cannabis-Infused Gravies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiva-turkey-gravy.md) - [Lazy Vodka-Branded Thanksgiving Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titos-turkey-rot-merch.md) - [Gravy-Topped Breakfast Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-gravy-burger.md) - [Burger Branded Button-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbh.md) - [Gravy-Centric QSR Food Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravy-lovers-menu.md) - [Pizza-Flavored Gravies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-gravy.md)