If I ever saw a kid wearing rhinestone Mickey Mouse ears, I wouldn't know who to slap first, myself or the parent. Handmade with over 4000 Austrian crystals was designed by Madeline Beth, this glam update of felt MM ears sells for $1200.
Implications - The luxury market is noted for its discerning clientele and near-limitless bounds; nearly every consumer product can be "blinged" to appeal to this well-heeled customer base. Artists are appealing to this market by creating opulent versions of pop culture iconography that wouldn't appeal to plebeians. Whether they're functionally used or kept secured away as art objects, these pieces let their owners show off their impeccable taste and their most keen interests.
What's Driving This Trend
- Luxury Pop Culture Memorabilia
- There is an opportunity for artists to appeal to the luxury market by creating opulent versions of pop culture iconography.
- Blinged-out Consumer Products
- The luxury market's discerning clientele allows for nearly every consumer product to be 'blinged' to appeal to this well-heeled customer base.
- Functional Art Objects
- Artists can create pieces that can be functionally used or kept secured away as art objects.
Who This Affects Most
- Luxury Goods
- Luxury goods companies can explore creating blinged-out versions of popular consumer products.
- Handmade Art
- Artists can create high-end, handmade art objects for the luxury market.
- Pop Culture Merchandise
- Pop culture merchandise companies can explore creating limited-edition, high-end versions of their products for the luxury market.
