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Soundboard Fashion

Phenomenon and ROC STAR Make Sound Mixer Fader Rings

— June 11, 2009 — Fashion
As a special collaboration, Japanese designers Phenomenon and ROC STAR have created 2 fader rings, made of sliding soundboard fader dials.

The fader rings by Phenomenon and ROC STAR are a tribute to the musical influences in their designs. Selling for only $51, the designs are whimsical and musical, which is great for any music-lover in your life.

Implications - The type of music one listens to defines a person to a certain extent; that is why preferred music genres have always been synonymous with certain lifestyle choices and style. More and more, music is becoming a way of life for consumers as they define themselves by the musical tribes they associate with. Expect to see music and fashion increasingly converge.

Trend Themes
1. Musical Lifestyle - The convergence of music and fashion allows consumers to define themselves by the musical tribes they associate with, creating opportunities for personalized experiences and targeted marketing.
2. Whimsical Designs - The collaboration between Phenomenon and ROC STAR showcases the potential for whimsical and playful designs in fashion, offering opportunities for unique and unconventional products.
3. Music-inspired Accessories - The fader rings by Phenomenon and ROC STAR demonstrate the potential for music-inspired accessories to appeal to music lovers, providing opportunities for innovative and niche products.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - The convergence of music and fashion opens up new possibilities for fashion retailers to tap into the musical interests of consumers, creating curated collections and personalized shopping experiences.
2. Music Merchandise - The collaboration between Phenomenon and ROC STAR highlights the potential for creating unique and imaginative music merchandise, offering opportunities for artists, bands, and music labels to expand their product offerings.
3. Jewelry Design - The fader rings by Phenomenon and ROC STAR demonstrate the potential for innovative jewelry designs inspired by music, providing opportunities for jewelry designers to cater to music enthusiasts with creative and distinctive pieces.
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