Polish up your wardrobe with Agate this season. The semi-precious stone has been featured everywhere from the Miss Bikini Luxe S/S 2009 show to Daria Werbowy’s wrist on the May 2009 cover of Vogue Italia.
Agate is a "microcrystalline variety of quartz," as Wikipedia puts it, and is a dazzling stone that comes in rich tones ranging from aquatic azures to ripe plums. It’s found within different types of stones, often volcanic rock.
So how to wear agate? It pairs beautifully with denim, and since the look jean look is very in this season, this could become your must-have accessory! Agate also looks fabulous against a simple white tee, pops against black or juxtaposes well with bright flowing summer dresses.
Check out the images above for tips—the Gucci Spring 2009 show even featured agate colored makeup to compliment pieces like necklaces, rings and to-die-for Gucci agate belts!
Agate Mania
From Stone Necklaces on Vogue Italia to Gucci Summer 2009 Agate Belts
Trend Themes
1. Agate Fashion - Agate is becoming a popular choice in the fashion industry, presenting opportunities for designers to incorporate the stone in clothing, accessories, and makeup.
2. Agate Accessories - The rise of agate as a fashion trend opens up possibilities for the accessories industry to create unique and stylish items like agate necklaces, rings, and belts.
3. Agate Beauty - Agate's vibrant colors inspire the beauty industry to develop innovative makeup products and techniques that incorporate the stone's aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore incorporating agate into clothing designs and accessories, providing consumers with unique and eye-catching options.
2. Jewelry - The jewelry industry can leverage the popularity of agate as a fashion trend by creating stunning agate necklaces, rings, and other accessories.
3. Beauty - The beauty industry can experiment with agate-inspired makeup, developing innovative products and techniques that embrace the stone's natural colors and patterns.