During the fall 2009 New York fashion week, an unlikely, happy and familiar image appeared in three runway shows (thus far). The humble pom-pom was seen at Diane von Furstenburg, at Duckie Brown and at Monarchy.
With New York's Mercedes Benz fashion week just having kicked off on Friday, there may be more pom-poms in our near future.
Implications - What makes fashion so captivating is that it is one of the most innovative industries in the world, so it's never a surprise to see a designer who incorporates truly unexpected features in his/her designs. This collection of fashion is a great example of how the fashion industry keeps consumers fascinated year after year by boldly embracing the unexpected and the unusual.
Pom-Pom Power
Little Baubles of Style Invade Fall 2009 New York Fashion Week Collections
Trend Themes
1. Pom-pom Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of pom-poms in fashion collections to add a playful and unexpected element.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the unexpected and unusual in fashion designs to captivate consumers and drive fascination.