Leather accessories by the Norwegian designer Anne Holm Alexandersen are pure flights of fancy. Her intricate handmade collars and ornaments are created from small feather-shaped bits of leather which are then attached together to replicate wings. Her pieces include collar-styled necklaces, hair pins, brooches and earrings.
The fantastic black leather collar in the first image is my favorite; I love the strands of knotted leather dangling from the back closure.
Photo credits: Arild Danielsen & Maja Marum Andersen Models: Stine Bråthen & Hedda G. Abildsnes Abildsnes
Feathers of Leather
Fanciful Accessories by Anne Holm Alexandersen
Trend Themes
1. Leather Feather Accessories - There is an opportunity for designers to expand this niche market and create more intricate and unique designs using leather feathers.
2. Handmade Collar Jewelry - There is potential for innovation within this market with original designs that utilize various materials to create unique and desirable jewelry pieces.
3. Replicating Wings - Designers have the potential to expand this trend by replicating other natural elements with leather, such as leaves or branches, to create attractive accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - The fashion industry can capitalize on this trend by creating a line of accessories that incorporate handmade feathers crafted from leather.
2. Jewelry Design - The jewelry industry has an opportunity to create new designs using the leather feather trend, incorporating them into necklaces, bracelets, or even buckles.
3. Artisanal Crafts - The artisanal industry can explore the potential of creating handmade leather feather pieces as a new trending item in the handicrafts market.