The pain of a bad back or a very sore neck sometimes requires the sufferer to wear functional but pretty ugly braces. Not any more! Francesca Lanzavecchia (Italy)'s ProAsthetics Support offers not just support but her designs are also easy on the eye.
Her range of fashionable back braces incorporate lace, leather, colour and even colourful patterns. They're so stylish, they could pass as corsets. She really wanted to transform back braces into "objects of desire". Some are designed to be worn on the outside - the body hugging pink brace even has some handy pockets.
The neck braces could be lacy or extremely lightweight when made with only the barest of wire cages. But the most useful might be the white foam unisex neck brace which has a space to hold cell phones when in use!
She also has a line of stylish walking sticks.
Fashionable Body Braces
ProAsthetics Support
Trend Themes
1. Fashionable Braces - The trend of designing braces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing opens up opportunities for the healthcare industry to cater to individuals seeking stylish support devices.
2. Incorporating Design - The trend of incorporating design elements such as lace, leather, and colorful patterns into support devices presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the fashion industry to create fashionable and functional products.
3. Transforming Medical Devices - The trend of transforming traditionally medical devices into objects of desire, like back braces that can pass as corsets, creates opportunities for the medical equipment industry to tap into the growing demand for stylish healthcare accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can capitalize on the trend of fashionable braces by developing and marketing support devices that prioritize both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore the trend of incorporating design elements into support devices by collaborating with healthcare professionals to create stylish and innovative support products.
3. Medical Equipment - The medical equipment industry can leverage the trend of transforming medical devices into desirable objects by designing and manufacturing support devices that merge fashion and functionality.