Quirky jewelry designer and Fendi heiress Delfina Delettrez has teamed up with Giuseppe Zanotti for eye-catching embellishments to Zanotti's classic black flats and stilettos.
Previously, Delfina Delettrez's whimsical designs decorated Causse leather gloves and Alain Mikli's sunglasses. The special Zanotti collection is expected in select stores and exclusively at Colette in Paris for July 2010 at about 1000 Euro a pair.
Implications - Fashionistas are looking for ways to update their wardrobes without splurging for an entirely new set of clothes. Ideas such as accessories with embellishments are a great way for the fashion crowd to update their outfits. Additionally, the pieces that are embellished tend to be more unique and the focus of the outfit.
Accessorizing Accessories
Delettrez Jewelry Embellishes Zanotti Shoes
Trend Themes
1. Accessory Embellishments - The trend of embellishing accessories brings the opportunity for jewelry and fashion designers to collaborate and create unique pieces of fashion accessories.
2. Accessory-focused Wardrobe Updates - The trend of accessorizing accessories reflects how consumers are seeking new and unique ways to update their wardrobe without investing significant amounts of money.
3. Wearable, Whimsical Design - The trend of whimsical designs on otherwise ordinary accessories creates opportunities for designers and retailers to create wearable pieces of art for their consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - The fashion accessories industry has the opportunity to collaborate with jewelry designers to create unique and eye-catching pieces that update and elevate existing products.
2. Jewelry Design - The trend of embellishing accessories provides jewelry designers with new opportunities to expand their product lines and collaborate with other industry professionals.
3. Retail - The retail industry can take advantage of consumers seeking unique wardrobe updates by offering exclusive and limited-edition accessory lines, such as those created by Delettrez and Zanotti.