Lace bunny and mouse ears seem to be all the rage, as demonstrated by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen at the Opening Ceremony flagship store opening in Japan. The twins are not the first to sport the lacy headgear by Maison Michel. Lady Gaga has been seen in her own rabbit ears in recent past.
I’m not completely sure what the fashion statement means. Perhaps they are gearing up for Halloween. Maybe they are inspired by Lady Gaga’s wackiness—think public fangs. Or maybe this is just the beginning of the latest trend in accessories.
Wearing Lace Ears in Public
The Olsen Twins Step Out in Maison Michel Headbands
Trend Themes
1. Lace Ears - The trend of wearing lace bunny and mouse ears as headgear presents opportunities for innovation in the fashion and costume industries.
2. Maison Michel Headbands - The popularity of Maison Michel lace ears as seen on the Olsen Twins and Lady Gaga creates a trend towards high fashion headbands that presents innovation potential for the luxury fashion industry.
3. Animal-inspired Accessories - The trend of wearing animal-inspired lace ears could stimulate innovation in the costume, party supplies, and accessories industries.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The trend of wearing lace ears present new opportunities for innovation in the fashion industry, in both high-end and fast fashion.
2. Costume - The popularity of lace ears as a fashion statement trend presents innovation opportunities for the costume industry.
3. Party Supplies - The trend of animal-inspired accessories in headgear could create innovation opportunities for the party supplies industry in the form of themed party items.