Aki Inomata Switches Hair with Her Pet
Jamie Danielle Munro — August 12, 2014 — Lifestyle
References: aki-inomata & designboom
Dog hair coats will soon be a new fashion if Aki Inomata's art piece catches on. The creative spent several years collecting hair from both herself and her pet in order to create coats for the both of them.
After much grooming and trimming (plus the effort that it took to put the coats together), the artist now has a coat for herself made from dog hair, as well as a smaller coat made up of her own hair for the pooch. Surprisingly the dog hair coat looks quite stylish and similar to something that most people would wear. The dog coat, however, does look different considering one isn't used to seeing a canine stroll by with human hair over its body. However, you never know if this new development might catch on as a bonding experience between owners and their pets.
Photo Credits: designboom, aki-inomata
After much grooming and trimming (plus the effort that it took to put the coats together), the artist now has a coat for herself made from dog hair, as well as a smaller coat made up of her own hair for the pooch. Surprisingly the dog hair coat looks quite stylish and similar to something that most people would wear. The dog coat, however, does look different considering one isn't used to seeing a canine stroll by with human hair over its body. However, you never know if this new development might catch on as a bonding experience between owners and their pets.
Photo Credits: designboom, aki-inomata
Trend Themes
1. Pet-inspired Fashion - The rise of dog hair coats may inspire a trend of incorporating pet hair or imagery into fashion designs.
2. Customized DIY Fashion - Collecting and transforming one's own or their pet's hair into wearable clothing may become a popular DIY project and mode of creative expression.
3. Sustainable Clothing Alternatives - Designers may explore eco-friendly materials such as pet hair as a potential substitute for conventional fabrics, contributing to a more sustainable fashion industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - Brands and designers in the fashion industry may leverage the popularity of pet-inspired clothing to increase sales and engagement with customers.
2. Petcare - Pet stores and grooming services could offer new avenues for pet owners to recycle pet hair and other materials for crafting customized clothing or accessories.
3. Sustainability - Environmental organizations can promote the use of alternative, sustainable materials such as pet hair in fashion to foster a more eco-friendly industry and encourage responsible pet ownership.
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