Clothing elements are added to packaging designs for aesthetic appeal
Implications - Going beyond necessity, brands are turning to more sophisticated packaging materials to create consumer intrigue. Using denim and fabrics as an alternative casing, these products reference elements of fashion to add stimulating aesthetics to traditional store-bought goods.
Trend Themes
1. Fashion-inspired Packaging Materials - Using denim and fabrics as alternative casing, brands reference elements of fashion to add stimulating aesthetics to traditional store-bought goods, creating an opportunity for fabric and textile manufacturers to explore new markets.
2. Clothing-inspired Product Packaging - From bundling consumer goods in printed cloth swathes to using fabric coverings and tin cans as containers, brands are creating playful and unique packaging designs that give clothing new life, making this an opportunity for imaginative apparel brands and startups.
3. Innovative Product Packaging Designs - Through creative, whimsical, and humorous packaging designs, brands are able to appeal to new audiences and differentiate themselves in the market, creating room for packaging and graphic design companies to offer unique and imaginative solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Textile and Fabric Manufacturing - The increasing use of fashion-inspired packaging materials presents an opportunity for fabric and textile manufacturers to explore new markets and develop innovative materials and constructions tailored for packaging applications.
2. Apparel Industry - Clothing-inspired product packaging presents an opportunity for imaginative apparel brands and startups to create unique packaging designs that also showcase their products and create a more sustainable and responsible brand image.
3. Packaging and Graphic Design - The need for innovative product packaging designs creates room for packaging and graphic design companies to offer unique and imaginative solutions that can help brands differentiate themselves in the market and appeal to new audiences.
