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Shabby Chic Couture

Pre-distressed materials offer consumers a sought-after edge

Implications - What is typically associated with everything shabby has taken on a new form in the market. It now costs big bucks to buy products with already distressed-looking materials. Shabby-chic fashions—with high prices—give consumers an edge to set themselves apart, yet allow them to maintain a high-fashion look.
Trend Themes
1. Shabby Chic Fashion - The trend of shabby chic fashion has become popular, with consumers willing to pay more for products featuring distressed materials.
2. Grunge Inspiration - Designers are turning to grunge and punk inspiration for their fashion designs and photography shoots.
3. Distressed Aesthetics - The use of distressed and worn-out materials has become a popular aesthetic across various industries, from fashion to product design.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can reference the shabby chic and grunge inspiration trends to offer consumers high-end distressed materials at a premium price point.
2. Product Design Industry - The trend of distressed aesthetics can be applied to industrial and home products such as furniture, electronics, and decor.
3. Photography Industry - Photographers can use distressed aesthetics and grunge inspiration to create evocative and emotional imagery.
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Date Range:
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Featured Examples

Distressed Cat-Eye Photography
Distressed Cat-Eye Photography
The Chloe Callahan Spread by Lucy Carr-Ellison has a Dark Edge
The Chloe Callahan spread by Lucy Carr-Ellison presents the model as dazed and confused with a distressed expression in almost all of the shots. The black and white, highly contrasted prints emphasize… MORE
Raggedy Ann Fashion
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Louise Ebel Rocks Doll-Like Looks for Lookbook.nu
Louise Ebel may be an art history student, but by the looks of it, I'm sure she does her fair share of studying when it comes to the runway, magazines and street spotting. The young 21-year-old Parisian… MORE
Shorts Over Leggings
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The Fall 2010 McQ by Alexander McQueen Collection Revisits the 90s
McQ, motivated by the work of Alexander McQueen, has released its lookbook for the Fall 2010 collection. Even though it seems we’ve seen it all before, grunge, in all its shabby glory, is still the word… MORE
Shabby-Chic Laptop Bags
Shabby-Chic Laptop Bags
The Fullgive Leather MacBook Case is a Sweet Unisex Satchel
The Fullgive Leather MacBook Case may have been designed with a man in mind; however, it's got so much going for it that a fashion-forward female could rock one as well. This high-end case is handmade… MORE
Grunge Tailgate Fashion
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V64 Spring 2010 'Come on Feel the Noise' Editorial is Heavy Metal-Approved
80s cult classics won't be silenced and the V64 Spring 2010 'Come on Feel the Noise' photo shoot amplifies this attitude. Inspired by the film 'Heavy Metal Parking Lot,' the spread showcases distressed… MORE
Shabby Red Carpet Frocks
Shabby Red Carpet Frocks
Lindsay Lohan in a Torn Dress Makes for a High Society Disaster
Dear Lindsay, please stop. Girl, for real. You took to a Cannes red carpet last night in a dress that looks like you chewed on it before you left your hotel room. Lindsay Lohan in a torn dress is not a… MORE
Safety Pin Mancessories
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'Flex Your Head' in SENSE July 2010 Pins Down the Punk Ambience
This spread, dubbed 'Flex Your Head,' in the SENSE July 2010 issue features accessories exclusively from Jam Home Made. The Japanese magazine kept this editorial all punk and no pretty with pompadour… MORE
Pensive Menswear Lookbooks
Pensive Menswear Lookbooks
The Rehacer 2010 Collection is Gear for the Modern Thinker
The Rehacer 2010 collection is a menswear line that seems targeted towards the modern thinker. The pensive menswear lookbook features models who all appear to be, well, deep in thought. Hold your laughter.… MORE
Gritty Grunge Couture
Gritty Grunge Couture
The Vogue Italia June 2010 Spread Gets Down and Dirty
Not only is grunge making an immense comeback, but it seems the dirtier the fashion spread, the better. The Vogue Italia June 2010 spread is a prime example. Models Eva Herzigova, Eliza Cummings, Will… MORE
Distressed Watches
Distressed Watches
The Artya One of a Kind Time Pieces are Indescribable
I'm not really a big watch person, I find them too cumbersome and a bit of a drag to always wear, but I would take a second look at these Artya One of a Kind watches, as they showcase some truly cool styles.… MORE
Shabby-Chic Paper Sneakers
Shabby-Chic Paper Sneakers
The Martin Margiela Replica Sneaker is Made with Real Paper
The Martin Margiela Replica Sneaker was inspired by the classic 1970s rubber sole Austrian sneaker. Made in Italy, from soft calf leather, the sneaker features a paper application made with real paper… MORE
Stark Brass Rings
Stark Brass Rings
The Maison Margiela Knot Ring is Over-Simplistic
Belgian fashion designer Maison Margiela is known for his minimalist designed jewelry. That totally makes sense to me after seeing his freshly released Knot Ring line. What doesn’t make a lot of sense… MORE

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