The Miansai Fall/Winter 2012 jewelry collection is comprised of everyday materials that are then adorned with nautical hardware. The result is a line of accessories that is heavily influenced by the seafaring sailor life of decades past.
The designs use premium and woven leather as well as rope to create bracelets that wrap around your wrists. They are fastened by copper, silver, or gold plated metal hardware. The clasps are designed like anchors, fishing hooks or sea barrels, that secure the blue, black or brown leather to your wrists. The ropes include knots that echo the fastening devices that keep sea boats close to the shore.
Michael Andrew Saiger's Miansai Fall/Winter 2012 collection is a handsome display of bracelets that incorporate the peaceful elements of sailing.
Seafaring Wrap-Around Bracelets
The Miansai Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Classically Nautical
Trend Themes
1. Nautical-inspired Accessories - There is an opportunity to create other nautical-themed accessories such as earrings, necklaces, and rings.
2. Unique Clasps - There is an opportunity to create unique clasps for jewelry pieces beyond just nautical-themed pieces, such as animal-inspired or personalized clasps.
3. Everyday Materials in Jewelry - There is an opportunity to incorporate everyday materials like leather and rope into jewelry design in creative ways, beyond just bracelets.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - Incorporating everyday materials like leather and rope into fashion accessory design can create a new and unique product line.
2. Jewelry - Creating unique clasps for jewelry pieces can set a brand apart and create a new way for consumers to personalize their accessories.
3. Nautical/beachwear - Creating a line of nautical-themed accessories can complement a beachwear or resortwear brand in the fashion industry.