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Rise of the Tease

Fashions that rest on the border of risqué

Implications - Style-conscious consumers are looking for new ways to spruce up their wardrobes without succumbing to the judgments of eccentricity. An inclination to ride the razor's edge of comfort and decency has led to fashions that are daring and skin-baring yet ultimately escape labels of total indecency.
Trend Themes
1. Thigh-high Boots - Designers are pushing the limits of modesty by creating high fashion apparel that bares a bit more skin, opening opportunities to create daring and sexy fashion items.
2. Altered Commodity Products - Making small modifications to original products, thereby giving them cutting-edge originality, has become popular with consumers who appreciate a twist on familiar items, creating opportunities for businesses to revamp staple items in innovative ways.
3. Booties - Booties have become a popular fall staple, granting visual intrigue and bold fashion statements while still maintaining practicality in colder months.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion is the most related industry to this subject because of its close proximity to apparel trends.
2. Retail - Retail is another relevant industry, as these daring fashion designs have increased consumer interest in unique clothing items, opening promising opportunities for retailers who lean into bold, more dynamic clothing options.
3. Lifestyle - The lifestyle industry benefits from the spread of daring, risqué fashion visuals by normalizing the idea that fashion should be expressive, opening up avenues for individuals to pursue their passions and interests, as well as encouraging conversation about the changing attitudes towards sex in the public domain.
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Featured Examples

Towering Thigh High Boots
Towering Thigh High Boots
Heidi Klum Dons Killer Footwear for Vogue Photo Shoot
Supermodel Heidi Klum was snapped while doing a photo session for German Vogue on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. In the photo shoot, Keidi Klum was wearing a pair of towering thigh-high leather boots… MORE
Holster Strap Boots
Holster Strap Boots
Report Kane's Over-the-Thigh Boots are an Edgy Wardrobe Addition
These are a pair of boots that are not meant for the timid at heart. Report Kane’s Over the Thigh Boots are sassy and edgy with their detachable holster straps and gun metal hardware. The black leather… MORE
Bootie-licious Fashion Spreads
Bootie-licious Fashion Spreads
Antonella Arismendi Highlights Go-Go Boots & Skintight Fashion
Antonella Arismendi always gets attention with her fashion pictorials, and her recent spread featuring boots and tight clothing is no exception. Booties have replaced traditional boots as the fall staple… MORE
Glittery Thigh-High Male Boots
Glittery Thigh-High Male Boots
Givenchy Gets Men on Over-the-Knee Footwear
Lindsay Lohan, Rihanna and other girls will not be the only ones wearing over-the-knee boots this coming fall. In fact, it seems that they will have some competition in the ‘fabulous shoes’ department… MORE
Thigh-High Garter Boots
Thigh-High Garter Boots
Hussein Chalayan Shows Daring Shoes for Fall 2009
Hussein Chalayan has ramped up the sexuality at his Fall 2009 show. Not known for having an interest in dressing models in sexy outfits, Chalayan surprised viewers when he sent models down the runway in… MORE
Thigh-High PVC Boots
Thigh-High PVC Boots
Lady GaGa Blends Corsetry & Cream for Night Out in London
Lady GaGa's thigh-high PVC boots flew under our radar when she wore them out for a London night out this April, and to make up for it, we've amassed a giant gallery of these cream-colored corset-inspired… MORE
Warm Thigh-High Fashion
Warm Thigh-High Fashion
Suede Over-The-Knee Boots are a Fall '09 Staple
Nothing is sexier (or warmer) than a nice pair of suede over-the-knee boots. Top designers have turned to sky-high boots for their choice fall shoe. Everyone from Chloe to Christian Louboutin and Brian… MORE
Thigh-High Clogs
Thigh-High Clogs
Friendly but Fierce Over-the-Knee Boots for Fall 2009
This over-the-knee clog is an interesting modification on the classic shoe. According to fashion mavens, clogs are going to be big for Fall 2009. Fierce over-the-knee boots were a hit on the runways for… MORE
Daring Denim Designs
Daring Denim Designs
Healed Jean Boots are For Eccentric Soles Only
As if denim tuxedos were not bad enough, we now have to reckon with the force that is causing rednecks of the Deep South and Dolly Parton’s alike to hoot and holler with delight: high heeled denim shoes.… MORE
Teens in Thigh Highs
Teens in Thigh Highs
Miley Cyrus Looks All Grown Up in August 2009 Issue of Elle
Yes, you read right: this IS Miley Cyrus in the August issue of Elle Magazine. No longer exuding the teen innocence that made her famous as Hanna Montana, Miley Cyrus is proving she’s ready to graduate… MORE
Fall Shoe Styles
Fall Shoe Styles
Over-The-Knee Boots Will Be All The Rage Next Season
It seems that stars like Rihanna, Lindsay Lohan, and Hayden Panettiere were ahead of the fashion curve when they were sporting over-the-knee boots a few months ago. With Fall 2009 fashion shows wrapped… MORE
Thigh-High Leather Footwear
Thigh-High Leather Footwear
Badass Boots Go From the Bedroom to the Street for Fall 2009
Any woman with an interest in fashion saw them—those stunning Chanel boots Anne Hathaway wore in “The Devil Wears Prada.” But they were like some mythical boot, only to be found in the mind of Patricia… MORE

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