The winter 2008 issue of Stiletto Magazine features Asian model Hyun Yi Lee in a four picture spread that celebrates bold make-up and unusual accessories.
What really caught my attention are the shoulder accessories from Anne Valérie Hash haute couture 2008-09 fall/winter that Lee wears in the first picture.
Other striking accessories include a white porcelain chain by Uncommon Matters and an architecture-inspired shoe by Céline Spring/Summer 2009.
Implications - Consumers within today's society are constantly seeking out fresh ways to reinvent themselves and to stand out amongst their peers. Such consumers will be drawn to unconventional products with which not everyone may be familiar. Businesses that willingly take the risks to push their own boundaries will benefit.
Shoulder Jewelry
Quirky Accessories, Chains & Architectural Shoes in Stiletto Magazine
Trend Themes
1. Unconventional Accessories - As consumers continue to seek new ways to express themselves, the unconventional accessory market presents opportunities for businesses to differentiate themselves and cater to this demand.
2. Architectural Footwear - The bold, unique designs of architectural-inspired footwear, like Céline's Spring/Summer 2009 shoe, offer opportunities for innovation in the footwear industry.
3. Porcelain Jewelry - Porcelain jewelry, exemplified by Uncommon Matters' porcelain chain, presents a potential disruptor to the traditional jewelry market with its unique materials and aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Innovative and unconventional accessories like those displayed in Stiletto Magazine offer exciting opportunities for disruption and differentiation within the fashion industry.
2. Jewelry - The emergence of unconventional materials like porcelain in the jewelry market provides opportunities for businesses to differentiate themselves and tap into the demand for unique accessories.
3. Footwear - Architectural-inspired footwear designs present the potential for disruptive innovation and differentiation within the footwear industry as consumers continue to seek out bold and unconventional styles.