While last summer saw an abundance of body chains and bohemian jewelry pieces, this season's hottest staple is the leather harness. Nasty Gal is not only an edgy fashion pioneers but is also one of the first carrier of the popular new accessory.
Its beige leather harness is handmade out of fine quality materials and adds an edgy element to any outfit. Whether paired with jeans and a t-shirt or worn atop a fitted maxi dress, the season's hottest accessory borrows from alternative apparel and makes leather belts more mainstream.
Priced at a $120 rate, this harness is inspired by constricting accessories and is a piece that is accented with silver metal rivets and sculptural leather bows -- adorning each side of the item.
Structured Leather Harnesses
Nasty Gal's Body Harness Accessory Makes Any Ensemble More Edgy
Trend Themes
1. Leather Harness Fashion - The rise of leather harnesses as a trendy and edgy fashion accessory opens up opportunities for clothing brands to incorporate this style into their collections.
2. Alternative Accessory Trend - The popularity of leather harnesses as a mainstream accessory presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for accessory brands to create alternative and unique designs that appeal to a wider audience.
3. Handmade Fashion Accessories - The demand for handmade leather harnesses showcases the market potential for small businesses and artisans to create and sell bespoke accessories that cater to individual style preferences.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Apparel - The fashion apparel industry can capitalize on the leather harness trend by incorporating harnesses into their clothing lines or offering the accessory as a complementary item.
2. Accessory Design - The rise in popularity of leather harnesses creates a potential market for accessory designers to create innovative and creative designs that appeal to fashion-forward consumers.
3. Small Business and Artisanal Goods - The handmade nature of leather harnesses presents an opportunity for small businesses and artisans to carve out a niche market by offering individually crafted and unique accessories.