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Socialcessories

Accessories made in support of social issues

Implications - Social organizations are going beyond fashion apparel to base their products on accessories of all types, including luggage, sunglasses and jewelry. Expanding their product lines and exploring new product ideas, these organizations can greatly increase sales of their goods and awareness of their cause by offering consumers a diverse mix of items they can purchase to show their support for key issues.
Trend Themes
1. Social Issue Supporting Accessories - Expanding on fashion apparel, organizations are including accessories to increase sales and awareness for their causes.
2. One-for-one Initiative Products - Companies are using one-for-one models to sell high-end products and benefit social and global education causes.
3. Direct Local Fabric Sourcing - Businesses are moving toward direct fabric trade to offer transparency and collaborate with artisan groups and exclude middlemen.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Fashion industry professionals can incorporate accessories to increase awareness and create one-for-one models for products.
2. Outdoor and Travel Industry - Using local fabrics for bags and creating trendy products can offer cultural awareness and authenticity.
3. Artisanal Industry - Businesses can create meaningful relationships and transparency through direct fabric sourcing while supporting local communities with employment opportunities.
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Date Range:
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Featured Examples

Disabled Artisan Jewelry Collections
Disabled Artisan Jewelry Collections
The People Tree Wheelchair Campaign with Bombolulu
The People Tree Wheelchair Campaign is part of the fair trade fashion brand's Autumn/Winter jewelry collection. The range was created in collaboration with the Bombolulu Workshops and Cultural Centre in… MORE
Hand-Dyed Ikat Handbags
Hand-Dyed Ikat Handbags
Push Pull Cambodia is a Social Enterprise with a Sense of Style
Push Pull is a social enterprise that employs Cambodian artisans to create hand-weaved textiles for their handbags and home décor. Instead of using silk for the Ikat, the products are created using cotton… MORE
Flat-Top Shades
Flat-Top Shades
Look Super Sleek and Stylish in These One-for-One '4sight' Sunglasses
For every pair of '4sight' sunglasses that you purchase, the company provides a brand new pair of corrective eyeglasses to an individual in need. So, not only are these fashionable shades a great way to… MORE
play_circle_filledCulturally Relevant Luggage
Culturally Relevant Luggage
Ethnotek Creates Bags Using Direct Fabric Trade
While so-called "ethnic" and "tribal" prints rule the runways during fashion weeks in New York and now London, Ethnotek showcases another look at cultural appropriation. Ethnotek creates high-quality… MORE
Responsible Bedroom Slippers
Responsible Bedroom Slippers
The Chilote House Shoe is Eco and Ethically Principled
Consumers are finally growing interest in the origins of their products once again, and along with the curiosity comes compassion. The Chilote House Shoe is a brilliant example of a guilt-free item made… MORE
Newsworthy Flip Flops
Newsworthy Flip Flops
Paper Flops are Made Using Upcycled Newspapers
Paper Flops are flip flops made of newspaper by socially disadvantaged workers in Jakarta, Indonesia. The shoes are made of newspaper and other sustainable materials such as coconut shells, palm tree roots… MORE
Socially Responsible Neckwear
Socially Responsible Neckwear
FIGS Ties Combines Luxe Materials and a One-for-One Model
While doing a little research for our 20 One-for-One Giving Tools top list, we came across other one-for-one companies that had not yet been featured on Trend Hunter or Social Business -- and FIGS Ties… MORE

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