Saftey pins have always been used on the functional side of fashion to avoid potential apparel mishaps. Now, safety pin fashion itself is the deal. Trend Hunter covered an chic safety pin purse by Bob Margo a little while back, but it’s so much more than purses. Necklaces, collars, vests, earrings—you name it!
The Vena Cave Spring 2010 show revealed a posh, safety-pinned vest, while individual fashionistas have been pinning their shirts, collars, and bags with safety pins. Click through the gallery to see how you can add safety pin fashion to your wardrobe this season.
Pintastic Spring Apparel
Safety Pin Fashion Encompasses Everything from Purses to Collars
Trend Themes
1. Safety Pin Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new designs and styles for safety pin fashion items beyond purses and necklaces.
2. Functional Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create apparel and accessories that prioritize both functionality and style, incorporating safety pins as a design element.
3. Individualized Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide customizable fashion options that allow individuals to express their unique style through safety pin embellishments.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with designers and brands to introduce safety pin fashion accessories that cater to diverse customer preferences.
2. Apparel Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative fabric and garment construction techniques that seamlessly incorporate safety pin elements, enhancing both functionality and design.
3. Jewelry Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and techniques to create safety pin jewelry that combines edgy aesthetics with elegance and sophistication.