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Hand-Painted Leather Jackets

This Christian Benner Jacket is an Artfully Splattered Custom Piece

— September 9, 2015 — Special
This hand-painted leather jacket is a unique work of art by Christian Benner, a custom band t-shirt and outerwear artist based in New York City.

Christian Benner was first intrigued by fashion because of the DIY aesthetic of the punk scene of the late 70s and early 80s. He began to create his own unique clothing pieces based off of photos of the era. Inspired by the rock music he listens to, Christian Benner crafts one-of-a-kind leather jackets -- each piece is a wearable work of art.

This original jacket was inspired by country rock legend Ted Nugent, but looks like it could have been the work of Jackson Pollock. It's hand-treated and hand-painted, and is made of all-Canadian cowhide.
Trend Themes
1. Custom Leather Jackets - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging hand-painted designs to create personalized and unique leather jackets for customers.
2. DIY Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Empowering consumers to create their own custom clothing pieces with a DIY aesthetic.
3. Wearable Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining fashion and art to create wearable pieces that showcase individuality and self-expression.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating hand-painted leather jackets into retail offerings to attract customers seeking unique and artistic fashion pieces.
2. Online Customization Platforms - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing online platforms that enable customers to customize their own leather jackets with hand-painted designs.
3. Art Galleries and Exhibitions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Showcasing hand-painted leather jackets as wearable art in galleries and exhibitions, blurring the line between fashion and art industries.
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