Attention all fashionistas with the flare for high fashion but not the funds -- this DIY Crystal Belted Coat is for you.
If you haven’t seen it already, Thakoon’s Spring 2014 collection is just soaring with single strands of pearls and crystals, most particularly the coats with crystal belts. Realistically, however, not all of us can afford an off the runway look, we are just fashion icons on the come up after all. So this is the DIY to fulfill your itch for designer brands in the meantime.
Using a coat with vertical or horizontal seams, a piece of paper and a pen, wire cutters, a needle, some thread and a crystal necklace, you can turn an old coat into a designers dream. Get crafty with this DIY Crystal Belted Coat design and feed your starving inner fashionista.
Runway-Inspired DIY Outerwear
The DIY Crystal Belted Coat is Couture for a Fraction of the Price
Trend Themes
1. DIY Fashion - Opportunity for businesses to provide DIY fashion kits and tutorials for consumers to create designer-inspired pieces at a fraction of the cost.
2. Affordable Luxury - Opportunity for brands to create affordable versions of high-end designer products, allowing consumers with limited budgets to access luxury fashion.
3. Upcycling - Opportunity for businesses to promote sustainability by encouraging consumers to repurpose and transform their old clothing into trendy, runway-inspired pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Fashion retailers can capitalize on the demand for affordable luxury by offering budget-friendly alternatives to high-end designer products.
2. Craft Supplies - Craft supply companies can cater to the DIY fashion trend by providing materials and tools specifically designed for creating designer-inspired clothing at home.
3. Sustainable Fashion - Sustainable fashion brands can leverage the upcycling trend by offering resources and guidance to help consumers transform their old garments into stylish and eco-friendly pieces.