An overlap between fashion and industrial design occurs in the Aintree Collection by Tomas Alonso. Each of these practical and decorative pieces is assembled or enhanced by the incorporation of a thin leather belt.
'Vera, Chapter One' is the name of the exhibition in which these four items were showcased, requiring an imaginative narrative by the artist to embrace the theme of the event. As such, the maker of these finely crafted home furnishings and fittings selected Vera as the protagonist in his fictional story. Inspired by the young girl's frequent trips to an open park, these pieces incorporate lightly tanned leather straps that look much like the saddle bands of the horses she loves to watch. The lovely shelf, basket, light fixture and tray that make up the Aintree Collection by Tomas Alonso are fixed together attentively with tiny brass studs.
Belted Interior Accessories
The Aintree Collection by Tomas Alonso is Sweetly Cinched Together
Trend Themes
1. Fashion-inspired Design - There is a trend of incorporating fashion elements in industrial design, as seen in the Aintree Collection by Tomas Alonso.
2. Practical and Decorative Pieces - There is a trend of creating home furnishings and fittings that are both functional and visually appealing, as showcased in the Aintree Collection by Tomas Alonso.
3. Use of Thin Leather Belts - There is a trend of utilizing thin leather belts to assemble or enhance various products, as demonstrated in the Aintree Collection by Tomas Alonso.
Industry Implications
1. Home Furnishings and Fittings - The home furnishings and fittings industry has opportunities to incorporate fashion-inspired design and use of thin leather belts, as exemplified by the Aintree Collection by Tomas Alonso.
2. Industrial Design - The industrial design industry has opportunities to explore the trend of fashion-inspired design and create practical and decorative pieces, like the Aintree Collection by Tomas Alonso.
3. Fashion Accessories - The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating thin leather belts in their products, taking inspiration from the Aintree Collection by Tomas Alonso.