Only Sorta Ugly
Going Like Sixty — March 16, 2008 — Unique
References: tabbyinc
There are only two places this chandelier can possible be hung: in the garage or in the recreation room above a pool table. But it says macho all over it. For sure the bottles need to have a certain character, but no sissy bottles please.
Implications - The interior design and fashion industries have recently begun recognizing their more masculine consumers, offering pieces that are obviously skewed towards the average joe. This signifies a switch in the attitude of the average man towards adornment and embellishment. It seems that in today's society, there is a recognized compromise between the maintenance of a macho attitude and caring about the way things look.
Implications - The interior design and fashion industries have recently begun recognizing their more masculine consumers, offering pieces that are obviously skewed towards the average joe. This signifies a switch in the attitude of the average man towards adornment and embellishment. It seems that in today's society, there is a recognized compromise between the maintenance of a macho attitude and caring about the way things look.
Trend Themes
1. Masculine Interior Design - An emerging trend in the interior design industry that caters to the more masculine consumer, offering pieces that convey a macho aesthetic.
2. Recycled Material Lighting - A trend in the lighting industry where recycled materials, such as bottles, are repurposed to create unique and eco-friendly lighting fixtures.
3. Attitude Shift in Men's Fashion - A trend in the fashion industry where there is a recognized compromise between maintaining a macho attitude and caring about aesthetics, leading to the development of fashion pieces for the average man.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The interior design industry can capitalize on the trend of masculine interior design by creating furniture and decor items that appeal to the more masculine consumer.
2. Lighting - The lighting industry can explore the trend of using recycled materials to create lighting fixtures, offering eco-friendly and unique options to consumers.
3. Fashion - The fashion industry can tap into the attitude shift in men's fashion by designing clothing and accessories that strike a balance between masculinity and aesthetics, catering to the average man.
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