Etsy seller Mullish Muse has created some pretty impressive felt figures--felt fashionistas, if you will. Each figure is based on a real-life celebrity, although the likeness is iffy on many of them.
The felt fashionistas are a bit like finger puppets, but way cooler. Well, maybe they're cooler. I guess you'll have to take one to a runway show to find out. Not that I'd recommend that or anything.
Implications - The use of old-school materials such as felt is an interesting way for companies to revisit the charm of the past. This sort of incorporation of unusual materials acts as an example of companies looking outside of the box in order to create cool, newsworthy products.
Fashionable Felt Figures
Felt Fashionistas by Mullish Muse are Ready to Party (UPDATE)
Trend Themes
1. Felt Fashionistas - Creating unique figures made of felt is a trending way to incorporate old-school materials while revamping newsworthy products with quirky design.
2. Celebrity Finger Puppets - Using famous personalities as models for felt finger puppets presents a popular genre of quirky toys that appeal to all ages.
3. Handmade Novelty Items - Handcrafting felt novelty items opens up a creative business opportunity to offer one-of-a-kind products that resonate with sentimental and quirky buyers.
Industry Implications
1. Toys & Collectibles - The toy industry can use felt fashionistas, celebrity finger puppets and other handmade novelty items as a way to stand out among other mass-market offerings.
2. Fashion Accessories - The fashion industry can be disrupted by incorporating textiles like felt to create unique accessories or fashion statements that connect with customers on a sentimental level.
3. E-commerce & Artisanal Crafts - The e-commerce industry has been transformed by providing a global market for artisanal crafts, opening up opportunities for makers of felt novelty items to find broader audiences.