# Bold Butchered Shirts The Yuko Sekine Meat Series is Delicious By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuko-sekine-meat-series References: [denimhunt](http://www.denimhunt.com/denimhunt/2012/07/the-meat-tees.html) & [teeparty.jp](http://teeparty.jp/pid/4890) Some people like raw meat on occasion, but the Yuko Sekine Meat Series will have you wearing it daily. The series of [graphic shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-4) were designed by Japanese artist Yuko Sekine and feature raw meat. The white background of the shirts is juxtaposed by the [bold bloody red](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters) of the butchered meat. Though they may be quirky graphics to be featured on t-shirts, the series will sure feed any appetite. From beef patties to bacon strips, they are a [meat lovers dream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-hour-drip-fit). The refreshing approach of the Yuko Sekine Meat Series channels a rawness in the shirts that are sure to make a loud fashion statement on the streets. Though a warning is needed, those around the wearer may yearn to cook the shirts for their next meal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Graphic Meat Apparel:** Opportunity for creative clothing lines centered around graphic meat designs. - **Raw Edgy Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion companies to create clothing lines that push boundaries through the use of unconventional design elements. - **Shock Value Clothing:** Opportunity for companies to create clothing lines that incorporate shocking or taboo imagery to make a bold statement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Clothing:** Companies in fashion and clothing can incorporate unique graphic design elements to differentiate their clothing lines. - **Food and Meat Processing:** Opportunity for meat and food processing companies to extend their brand with unconventional advertising and marketing techniques. - **Graphic Design and Printing:** Opportunity for graphic design and printing companies to provide services centered around unique and unconventional design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Sauce-Proof Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauce-proof-shirts.md) - [Artistic Apparel Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-kenshi-yonezu.md) - [Horror Manga-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-junji-ito.md) - [Anime-Centric Graphic Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-4.md) - [Anime-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-japan-1.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Edible Meat Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-menu.md) - [Graphic Anime Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-ut-revives-chainsaw.md)