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Handmade Hipster Flasks

Whimsy & Ink Craft Booze Containers with Attitude

— June 4, 2011 — Lifestyle
Whimsy & Ink is a two-person shop owned and operated by Lisa Rios and Jon Cherry. This young pair of artisans is dedicated to handcrafting flasks.

These are not just any flasks, however; they're the kind of flasks that can represent who you are. Each one has a handmade color cover with a custom print. You can either chose one from the store or request one with your face on it if you wish. With the return of retro culture, flasks have once again become a popular and useful item.

Handmade items are not only a great way to support local artists but also an excellent way to stand out from the crowd with one-of-a-kind items. These Whimsy & Ink flasks are definitely attention-grabbers!
Trend Themes
1. Retro Flasks - Creating custom-designed flasks with handmade color covers and prints is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the retro culture trend.
2. Personalized Accessories - Offering flasks with personalized designs, including custom prints of customers' faces, taps into the demand for unique and individualized products.
3. Supporting Local Artisans - The rise of handmade items presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the market for supporting local artists and standing out with one-of-a-kind items like Whimsy & Ink flasks.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - In the fashion industry, the trend of personalized accessories such as handmade flasks creates a disruptive innovation opportunity to cater to individual style.
2. Artisanal Craft - The artisanal craft industry can tap into the retro flask trend and offer unique, handmade products like Whimsy & Ink flasks that stand out in the market.
3. Gift and Novelty - The gift and novelty industry can benefit from the trend by introducing custom-designed flasks as unique and attention-grabbing gift options.
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