Andrea Bergart is Creating Purses Out of Sports Balls
Ellen Smith — January 2, 2018 — Fashion
Artist Andrea Bergamot is giving new meaning to the term 'athleisure' after having released a line of sports' ball handbags that combine the artist's passion for sports, with high-fashion art.
These made-to-order bags are constructed from real balls, including basketballs and volley balls, making for an unconventional yet authentic statement piece. In addition, these bags are embellished with gold accents, including zippered pockets, as well as sturdy handles, resulting in a fully functioning accessory that's sure to turn some heads. Because each piece is made-to-order, the bags offer a sense of individuality as no two look alike.
These sports ball bags are available in a variety of iterations and are available through the artist's website.
These made-to-order bags are constructed from real balls, including basketballs and volley balls, making for an unconventional yet authentic statement piece. In addition, these bags are embellished with gold accents, including zippered pockets, as well as sturdy handles, resulting in a fully functioning accessory that's sure to turn some heads. Because each piece is made-to-order, the bags offer a sense of individuality as no two look alike.
These sports ball bags are available in a variety of iterations and are available through the artist's website.
Trend Themes
1. Athleisure Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of incorporating athletic elements into fashion accessories, creating unique and eye-catching products.
2. Upcycled Materials - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize unconventional materials, such as sports balls, to create sustainable and one-of-a-kind fashion items.
3. Customized Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer made-to-order fashion products that provide customers with a sense of individuality and exclusivity.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge the worlds of sports and fashion by creating new product categories and designs.
2. Sports Equipment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and designers to repurpose sports equipment and create unique products outside the traditional sports industry.
3. Sustainable Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of upcycled and unconventional materials to create eco-friendly fashion items that appeal to conscious consumers.
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