Metallic hands and robot arms comprise the new look by fashionable London-based label GlovedUp. We have seen similar emphasis on metallics with leggings from everyone from esteemed fashion houses to American Apparel, so it is only natural to have our hands follow suit.
As far as glam hand-wear goes, GlovedUp has a great back catalog of stylish press coverage from the likes of British and Italian Vogue to I-D.
Metallic gloves have adorned the hands of a number of fashionable celebrities like Kylie Minogue (see video above), Anna Piaggi, Roisin Murphy, Peaches, Madonna, Kelis, and Leona Lewis.
Metallic Gloves
Robot-Inspired Accessories from GlovedUp
Trend Themes
1. Metallic Hand-wear Trend - The rise in demand for metallic hand-wear is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry to explore the use of unconventional materials and textures.
2. Robot-inspired Accessories Trend - The trend for robot-inspired accessories is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry to marry science fiction and fashion.
3. Tech-inspired Fashion Trend - The tech-inspired fashion trend is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate smart textiles and wearable technology.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can take advantage of the metallic hand-wear, robot-inspired accessories, and tech-inspired fashion trends by exploring unconventional materials, textures, and wearable technology.
2. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can use the trend for metallic gloves and robot-inspired accessories to create distinctive and futuristic looks for films and music videos.
3. Luxury Goods Industry - The luxury goods industry can incorporate the trend for metallic gloves and robot-inspired accessories to create high-end and avant-garde products for fashion-forward consumers.