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Classy Cement Clutches

The Ivanka Design Studio Concrete Handbags are Dangeroulsy Heavy

— October 14, 2011 — Art & Design
The Ivanka Design Studio Concrete Handbags found a way to combine rough construction materials with delicate, feminine fashions. Thanks to its unique industrial materials and metallic colors, these innovative handbags experiment with textures and tendencies like no other. Designed by the Hungarian designer Katalin Ivanka, these fashionable accessories are simply intriguing.

Under the Genesis Accessories Collection label, this line of handbags was unveiled at TENT London this past September. The design is certainly futurist, and, despite being made of concrete and leather, the bags don't carry a bulky or masculine appearance. The most interesting part about the manufacturing process is that the model is initially made almost in its entirety by concrete and then converted into a real accessory by adding leather.

The Ivanka Design Studio Concrete Handbags are a fantastic experiment that not only blends complete different materials, but it also successfully combines two opposing industries: fashion and construction.
Trend Themes
1. Industrial Fashion - This trend of combining construction materials with fashion textiles opens up opportunities for creating unique accessories and clothing items.
2. Texture Experimentation - Exploring the combination of different textures and creating new ones can pave the way for innovative designs in fashion, home decor and beyond.
3. Futuristic Accessories - Designing accessories with a futuristic aesthetic can appeal to consumers who seek innovative and bold fashion items.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can benefit from experimenting with unconventional materials and designs, creating unique and interesting accessories and clothing items.
2. Construction - Adopting innovative approaches to constructing buildings and other structures using new materials can help the construction industry capture new markets and upend established market players.
3. Home Decor - Combining industrial materials with soft home decor textiles can create new opportunities for unique home decor items that are both stylish and functional.
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