One of the things that makes fashion fun are whimsical details such as quirky belts. Many collections for Spring 2010 featured fun belts with quirky details. They're the perfect thing to break up a very neutral outfit and add some flair.
Belts featured in the gallery above are from Alexander McQueen, Burberry Prorsum, Bottega Veneta, Calvin Klein, D&G, Etro, Giorgio Armani, and John Galliano.
Implications - As the Internet has made it easier for men to become more engaged in the fashion world, the battle for originality has become much more intense. By creating a product that is practical, stylish and unique, companies can capitalize on the newfound niche market of men who are equally interested in fashion as women.
Crotch-Grabbing Fashion
Spring 2010 Does Menswear With Big Flair & Quirky Belts
Trend Themes
1. Whimsical Belt Details - Fashion collections for Spring 2010 showcased quirky belts with whimsical details, opening opportunities for unique product offerings.
2. Men's Fashion Engagement - The Internet has made it easier for men to engage in the fashion world, providing an emerging niche market for practical, stylish and unique fashion products.
3. Breaking Up Neutral Outfits - Fun belts with quirky details can add flair and disrupt a neutral outfit, opening opportunities for innovative fashion designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion designers can capitalize on the niche market of men who are equally interested in fashion as women by creating practical, stylish, and unique products.
2. Online Retail - With the increasing engagement of men in the fashion world, online retailers can provide a platform for unique and innovative men's fashion products.
3. Accessories - Innovative and quirky belts with whimsical details can disrupt the accessories market and offer a new way to break up neutral outfits.