Borrowed Accessory Inspiration
Going Like Sixty — October 23, 2008 — Fashion
References: mikeandmaaike & gnr8.biz
Jewelry designers mike and maaike (lower case preferred) created their unique pixelated collection by downloading images of the world's finest jewelry. They pixelated these pricey images and printed the designs on leather for a unique replica jewelry piece that you can buy for a mere pittance compared to the real thing.
Implications - The notion of taking expensive jewelry and downgrading it to a price that the average citizen can afford is an idea that has been used by many. Due to the credit crunch, many people cannot for fine and fancy items. By creating impostor items that look similar to the real thing will make people feel good about wearing these items.
Implications - The notion of taking expensive jewelry and downgrading it to a price that the average citizen can afford is an idea that has been used by many. Due to the credit crunch, many people cannot for fine and fancy items. By creating impostor items that look similar to the real thing will make people feel good about wearing these items.
Trend Themes
1. Replica Jewelry - Opportunity for creating affordable versions of expensive jewelry.
2. Pixelated Fashion - Opportunity to incorporate pixelated designs into fashion accessories.
3. Affordable Luxury - Opportunity to offer luxury-inspired products at affordable prices.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry - Opportunity for jewelry brands to create replica collections.
2. Fashion - Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate pixelated designs into their accessories.
3. E-commerce - Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to offer affordable luxury products.
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