# Symbolic Clothing Designs Lupe Fiasco's Trilly & Truly 2010 Collection Speaks for Itself By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-08-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trilly-truly-2010-collection References: [woooha](http://woooha.com/2010/08/video-lupe-fiasco’s-“trilly-truly”-2010-collection/) & [trillyandtruly](http://www.trillyandtruly.com/) Lupe Fiasco's Trilly & Truly 2010 collection is full of symbolism because the rapper and now designer explicitly wanted his 2010 collection to mean something more political than the typical [celeb clothing lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brigade). [Symbolizing peace, anarchy and history](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection), the collection not only looks good but speaks for itself on issues of the past and present. One [t-shirt honors Martin Luther King Jr.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1) and another defaces Hitler with the words "Death to Racism." Lupe Fiasco's Trilly & Truly 2010 collection shows off the artist's opinionated and strong personality and his ability to put together a strong collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Symbolic Clothing Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating clothing designs with strong symbolism that convey political and social messages. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the potential of incorporating symbolism into clothing designs to make powerful statements. - **Music:** Musicians and artists can venture into the fashion industry by creating clothing lines that reflect their personal beliefs and values. - **Activism:** Activist organizations can collaborate with fashion designers to use clothing as a medium for raising awareness and promoting social causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [History-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scorpion-the-frog.md) - [Graphic Tee Rap Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-la-soul-x-levis.md) - [Rapper-Approved Streetwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-religion-3.md) - [Silky Camouflage-Design Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-empire-collection.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-chow1.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Peace-Resembling Dress Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-dress.md) - [Artistic Apparel Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-kenshi-yonezu.md)