Big, chunky jewelry is where it is at this summer. With colorful and heavy stone and bead work, this season has taken a liking to tribal-inspired accessories.
Bejeweled gem bracelets and thick, printed bangles can be the perfect match to any outfit. Long and heavy earrings with dangling pieces and two-toned hoops with chunky embellishments are being seen all over the runways. Even the necklaces are, well, huge!
Many of the ones I have seen have an African-tribal feel and can be worn with almost any outfit. Whether you dress them up or down, these heavy duty must-haves are a great addition to any summer wardrobe!
The rule of thumb: don’t over do it. These pieces are to enhance your outfit, not overrule it. Don’t wear too much all at once, just enough to give your outfit a little more life.
Tribal Accessories
Jewelry Is Big, Bold and Full of Culture This Summer
Trend Themes
1. Big, Chunky Jewelry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight materials and innovative designs to create chunky jewelry that offers the same boldness without being heavy.
2. Tribal-inspired Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional tribal designs with modern materials and techniques, creating a fusion that appeals to a wider audience.
3. Colorful and Heavy Stone Work - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology such as 3D printing and laser cutting to create intricate stone works that are both colorful and heavy in appearance.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly materials for fashion accessories to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
2. Jewelry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate smart technology into jewelry to create interactive and personalized pieces that blend fashion and functionality.
3. Fashion Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement virtual reality and augmented reality technologies in the fashion design process to streamline product development and enhance the customer experience.