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Slick Sneaker-Inspired Caps

VLACED Streetwear Creates Stylish Hybrid Headwear

— July 16, 2012 — Fashion
If you have a passion for slick sneaks and brimming ball caps, the VLACED Streetwear hats are a mash-up made in style heaven. The snapback-style caps may appear ordinary at first, but they feature a few clever modifications that make this one sleek hybrid hat.

The VLACED hats come in a variety of colors that are fully customizable. Everything from the crown to the laces can be tailored to the suit individual preferences. The metal eyelets and shoe flap additions allow wearers to lace up their hats in a distinctively individual style. Whether you like the classic over-under or the double-back, the VLACED hat can be changed up whenever and however.

Targeting those with idiosyncratic lifestyles -- such as those with street culture interests like hip-hop, skateboarding, BMX, etc -- VLACED brings quality products to those with premium fashion tastes. The company ships around the world, allowing a multitude of individuals to rock these street-inspired caps.
Trend Themes
1. Customized Hybrid Hats - The trend of customizable, hybrid hats that blend different styles, such as sneakers and snapback caps, presents opportunities for fashion brands to offer personalized products.
2. Individualized Streetwear - The trend of individualized streetwear, as demonstrated by VLACED's hats that cater to specific subcultures within fashion, presents opportunities for niche brands to target unique consumer groups.
3. Fashion-forward Details - The trend of adding fashion-forward details, like shoe flaps and metal eyelets, to traditional accessories like hats, presents opportunities for brands to innovate and provide fresh takes on classic products.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of customizable, hybrid hats by incorporating personalized products into their collections and targeting niche subcultures within fashion.
2. Streetwear - The trend of individualized streetwear and unique subcultures within fashion presents opportunities for streetwear brands to create products that cater to specific interests and lifestyles, like hip-hop, skateboarding, and BMX.
3. Accessories - The trend of adding fashion-forward details to traditional accessories presents opportunities for accessory brands to innovate and create new, unique products that offer fresh takes on classic items, like hats.
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