Spiked innovations are more ornamental than functional. Unless that function is to warn others to stay away less they might be impaled, these thorny things work quite well. It must be our masochistic tendencies that lead us to continually adorn everything from shoes to lights with pointy, poking, spikes. However, everyone needs to express their wild and dangerous side and what better way than with these spiked innovations?
Implications - Consumers are no longer looking for subtle styles. Designs that feature dark aesthetics and push the limits on what is considered feminine are appealing to female shoppers who want to stand out. Companies could focus on this desire for statement making in order to grow its audience.
21 Spiked Innovations
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Extreme Torture Shoes
From 4-Legged Boots to Porcupine-Spiked Heels
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Punk-Rock Award Fashion
A Sharp Kristen Stewart in Rock & Republic Spike Dress
18
Spiked Corsets
Agent Provocateur's 'Soiree' Line is Dangerously Extreme
17
Lethal Leg Lengtheners
Sinisterly Spiked Heels Stomp Down the Runways for Spring 2010
16
Spiked Cloche Hats
Avant-Garde Headwear in Andrey Yakovlev & Lili Aleeva's 'Dusty Butterflies'
15
Spikey Stilettos
Dolce & Gabbana's Tribute To The 80's
14
Nail-Studded Jack o' Lanterns
Extreme Pumpkins (UPDATE)
13
Thorn-Front Stilettos
Tia Spike Heels From Pour la Victoire Makes a Fierce Footwear Statement
12
Hazardous Headbands
Jennifer Behr's Spiked & Studded Hair Accessories
11
Spikey Supercars
BMW Lovos Concept is Sharp in Both Image and Texture
10
Thorny Jewelry
Dominic Jones Plays With a Luxurious Punk Look
9
Spiked Bolero Jackets
Fritz Helder is Fierce for Carl W. Heindl
8
Spiked Pacifiers
Trevor Brown's 'Baby Art' is Quite Frightening
7
Giant Shoulder Thorns
Mexican Designer ‘Teamo' Makes Pointed Fashion Statement
6
Spike Lights
Cool, Blue Lighting By Designer, Tom Kirk
5
Painful Enlightenment
The Kavadi Walk Uses Truth Spears, Requires Impeccable Balance
4
Thorny Dish Racks
Hedgehog Dish Drainer
3
Spiky Seats
The Funky Blast Chair Offers a Multi-Leg Sitting Experience
2
Sea Urchin-Inspired Seating
The Spiny $14,800 Meltdown Chair by Tom Price
1
Spiky Sculptural Lighting
James Clar's ‘Spike Light' Looks Like a Giant Weapon
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