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Collaborative Mimicry

Fashion and beauty brands collaborate by commemorating their partners

Implications - Brands in fashion and beauty industries are colliding in new ways, collaborating on unique forms of mimicry in which one brand mimics the designs and styles of the other. Whether in the form of shoes that mimic lipstick shades or nail polishes that resemble leather, these brand partnerships put a more inventive twist on the idea of collaborations, and cater to consumers seeking one-of-a-kind, novel forms of self-expression.
Workshop Question - Consider how your brand could collaborate with a brand in an adjacent industry.
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Mimicry - Fashion and beauty brands are colliding in new ways, collaborating on unique forms of mimicry in which one brand mimics the designs and styles of the other.
2. Matching Fashion with Beauty - Brands are partner to offer products that provide coordinated fashion and beauty pairings.
3. Vintage-pop Culture Mashups - Brands collaborate in novel and inventive ways, blending pop culture trends and vintage aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can find inspiration and opportunities of unconventional collaborations with other industry players.
2. Beauty - The beauty industry can find innovative ways to branch out and collaborate with other brands outside the industry.
3. Jewelry - The jewelry industry can find ways to partner with other industries to produce coordinated accessories that cater to consumers seeking unique combinations.
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