Pimped-Out Pantyhose and Embellished Hosiery
Jacqueline Parrish — August 31, 2009 — Fashion
References: vogue
Trolling the catwalks of Doo Ri and Emanuel Ungaro are, bedazzled in all their glory, pimped to an eye-glaringly brash sheen, tights.
The leggings, which range in style from mildly sparkly to iced-out accessories 50 Cent would be jealous of, can be as cheap as $10, while the designer brands can run into the hundreds of dollars.
Pretty but impractical when one considers how easily tights snag and ruin. For those looking to save some money while still attaining the look, there is always the DIY route; sewing on the beads and sequins by hand. Time consuming? Yes, but more cost-efficient in the end.
The leggings, which range in style from mildly sparkly to iced-out accessories 50 Cent would be jealous of, can be as cheap as $10, while the designer brands can run into the hundreds of dollars.
Pretty but impractical when one considers how easily tights snag and ruin. For those looking to save some money while still attaining the look, there is always the DIY route; sewing on the beads and sequins by hand. Time consuming? Yes, but more cost-efficient in the end.
Trend Themes
1. Embellished Hosiery - The trend of bedazzled and embellished hosiery offers opportunities for innovative designs and unique fashion statements.
2. Affordable Sparkly Tights - The demand for inexpensive but stylish sparkly tights creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the hosiery industry.
3. DIY Embellished Leggings - The rise of DIY embellished leggings opens up possibilities for innovative products and tools that make the process easier and more efficient.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Fashion retailers can take advantage of the trend by offering a variety of bedazzled and embellished hosiery options to cater to consumer demand.
2. Textile Manufacturing - Textile manufacturers can explore new materials and techniques to create durable and snag-resistant tights that still feature intricate embellishments.
3. Craft and Hobby Supplies - Craft and hobby supply companies can tap into the DIY trend by developing and selling special kits or tools specifically designed for embellishing leggings and hosiery.
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