Weird Brand Collaborations – love them or hate them?
What have been some of the weirdest brand collaborations we’ve seen?
Over the years, we’ve seen some truly bizarre brand collaborations that have left us scratching our heads. From fast food chains teaming up with high-end fashion labels to unexpected celebrity partnerships, here are some of the weirdest brand collaborations that have happened.
From KFC X Crocs to IKEA x Pizza Hut, let’s dive into some of our favourite bizarre collaborations between brands we least expected…
KFC X Crocs
Fried chicken & Footwear, a bad mix?
In 2020, fast food chain KFC teamed up with footwear brand Crocs to create a limited edition shoe that featured a chicken-scented charm. The shoes sold out within hours of their release, despite their rather unusual design.
You can now find them on the resale market for £250+
Taco Bell X Forever 21
Saucy Slogans & Taco Purses…
In 2017, fast food chain Taco Bell teamed up with fashion retailer Forever 21 to create a clothing line inspired by the popular menu items. The collection featured everything from taco-shaped purses to hot sauce bottle earrings.
IKEA X Pizza Hut
So that’s what the mini table that comes with your pizza is for?
In 2020, furniture retailer IKEA and fast food chain Pizza Hut collaborated to create a pizza table. The table was designed to hold a pizza box in the center and featured a removable wooden lid that could be used as a cutting board.
Louis Vuitton x Supreme
Ok, so this one is not SO strange…
In 2017, luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton teamed up with streetwear label Supreme to create a collection of clothing and accessories. The collaboration caused a stir in the fashion world, with some critics arguing that it was an unexpected pairing of high and low fashion.
Some products from this luxury collaboration are now on the resale market for £125,000+
Burger King X Xbox
Burgers & Gaming. A match made in heaven.
In 2020, fast food chain Burger King and gaming brand Xbox teamed up to create a promotional campaign that gave customers a chance to win a new Xbox console. The campaign featured a limited edition Whopper meal box that doubled as an Xbox controller.
Hands up if this ones your favourite combo yet…
Mercedes-Benz X Swarovski
We hate it.
In 2016, car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz teamed up with crystal brand Swarovski to create a car covered in over 1 million Swarovski crystals. The car was on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon and reportedly took over 10,000 hours to complete.
When two luxury brands come together and create something hideous .
Brand Collaborations, do they work?
In conclusion, these are just a few examples of some of the weirdest brand collaborations that have happened over the years. While some of these partnerships may seem odd at first glance, they often generate buzz and attention for the brands involved. It’s always interesting to see how companies are willing to push the boundaries and experiment with unexpected collaborations in an effort to stand out in a crowded market.
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