Chris Habana & Oak Collaborate for 'Legends of Pop' Jewelry
Marissa Brassfield — August 30, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: oaknyc & thefashionisto
Chris Habana and Oak's 'Legends of Pop' accessories collection immortalizes pop icons Michael Jackson, Madonna, NKOTB, and Boy George by turning a signature item associated with each musician into a pendant (or earring, in the case of NKOTB).
Chris Habana and Oak's 'Legends of Pop' jewelry line includes Madonna's cone bra, Boy George's fedora, Michael Jackson's white glove, and New Kids on the Block's 'Hangin' Tough' typography.
Implications - Celebrity culture is highly adored by numerous consumers, and therefore businesses that can tap into celebrity style will instantly appeal to consumers who idolize Hollywood stars. Products or services that reference famos icons will have a long shelf life as fixations with celebrity culture is never ending.
Chris Habana and Oak's 'Legends of Pop' jewelry line includes Madonna's cone bra, Boy George's fedora, Michael Jackson's white glove, and New Kids on the Block's 'Hangin' Tough' typography.
Implications - Celebrity culture is highly adored by numerous consumers, and therefore businesses that can tap into celebrity style will instantly appeal to consumers who idolize Hollywood stars. Products or services that reference famos icons will have a long shelf life as fixations with celebrity culture is never ending.
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Icon Accessories - The popularity of the 'Legends of Pop' jewelry collection suggests a growing trend in the creation of accessories that immortalize pop icons using signature items associated with each musician.
2. Nostalgic Accessories - The use of iconic pop culture items such as Michael Jackson's white glove and Boy George's fedora for the 'Legends of Pop' jewelry collection indicates a growing trend in nostalgic accessories that pay homage to past cultural icons.
3. Personalized Pop Icon Accessories - The success of the 'Legends of Pop' jewelry collection featuring personalized pop culture items suggests a trend in personalized accessories that allow consumers to showcase their individual admiration for their favorite icons.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of creating celebrity icon accessories by producing a wider range of products that immortalize pop icons and modern celebrities.
2. Jewelry Industry - The jewelry industry can take advantage of the trend for creating nostalgic accessories that pay homage to past cultural icons, by creating a wider range of themed collections that use cultural icons as a source of inspiration.
3. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can leverage the interest in personalizing accessories based on pop icons by offering customized merchandise that enables consumers to showcase their adoration for their favorite on-screen and music icons.
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