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Braided Bling

Grau Wal Plaited Hair Jewelry is Brilliant

— October 16, 2009 — Fashion
Good friends Anna Rybakov and Eve Cahill have combined their design-savvy into a charming jewelry line known as Grau Wal. The main topic for the pair is braids in every shade of blonde, brunette and ginger, perfectly transformed into wearable pieces. The line has instant Victorian appeal, which the ladies admit was a starting point, and ended up being “very interesting and wonderfully morbid.” 

A cool part about their endeavor is they have found old-fashioned hairspray to be the best finishing for the synthetic hair materials.  Even better is that all Grau Wal pieces are handmade with love and finished with gold-plated brass.  Pick out your own piece at their website.
Trend Themes
1. Braided Hair Jewelry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new designs and materials for braided hair jewelry that appeal to a wide range of customers.
2. Victorian-inspired Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop modern and unique interpretations of Victorian fashion for accessories that stand out in the market.
3. Handmade Jewelry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable and eco-friendly practices into the production of handmade jewelry to meet the growing demand for ethical fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and techniques to create innovative and fashionable accessories that incorporate braided hair.
2. Luxury Jewelry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce braided hair jewelry into the luxury jewelry market by combining it with high-quality materials and intricate craftsmanship.
3. Sustainable Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of sustainable and eco-conscious jewelry that incorporates braided hair, catering to the increasing demand for environmentally friendly fashion products.
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