Polonova offers fun footwear and gorgeous gloves with their fingers and toes firmly planted in art and history. Deborah Polonoff is the Portland, Oregon artist who designs and produces the hand-screen-printed trouser socks and velvet gloves. Renaissance patterns, medieval manuscripts, antique lace and middle eastern embroidery as well as Klimt and Mondrian figure into the screenprinted designs.
Polonoff trained at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum and sells through museum stores, galleries and boutiques. She also contributes custom accessories to museum exhibitions.
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Trend Themes
1. Art-inspired Fashion Accessories - The rise of art-inspired fashion accessories creates opportunities for artists and designers to incorporate historical and cultural elements into their designs.
2. Hand-screen-printed Apparel - The use of hand-screen-printing techniques in apparel production opens up avenues for customization and unique design offerings.
3. Collaborations with Museums - Collaborating with museums for product releases and custom accessories presents an opportunity for artists and designers to reach a wider audience and gain credibility.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Fashion retailers can tap into the art-inspired fashion accessories trend by stocking products that combine historical and cultural elements with contemporary designs.
2. Art and Design - Artists and designers can explore the hand-screen-printed apparel trend to create one-of-a-kind pieces that showcase their artistic skills.
3. Museum Merchandise - Museums can seize the opportunity to offer unique, custom accessories created by artists like Deborah Polonoff to enhance their exhibition experience and generate additional revenue.