Vinyl Gets A Second Life
Music Becomes Fashion
Think twice before you chuck out that vinyl that has been collecting dust in your (or maybe your parents) attic. You just might be able to turn it into the next fashion it item. James DesRocher has done just that by combining his love of fashion and music into his newest business venture as an accessory manufacturer. DesRochers' VLING comes in every hip shape you can imagine and is also available in limited editions made from coloured vinyl he has specially manufactured in San Francisco. Items range in price from $14.99 - 19.99
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling Vinyl - Fashion accessory businesses can explore the potential of turning vinyl records into trendy, limited edition products that appeal to music and fashion enthusiasts.
2. Music-inspired Accessories - Fashion accessory businesses can leverage music as an inspiration to create unique and attractive products that appeal to fans of both music and fashion.
3. Sustainable Fashion - Businesses can embrace environmentally conscious practices by upcycling materials and turning them into trendy fashion products that appeal to consumers with a social and environmental conscience.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - Fashion accessory companies can leverage upcycling and music as inspiration to create innovative, eco-friendly products that appeal to music and fashion enthusiasts.
2. Music Merchandise - Music merchandise businesses can expand their range to include fashion accessories that tap into their customer's love of music, creating cross-selling opportunities.
3. Vinyl Records - Vinyl record manufacturers can explore the potential of producing colored vinyl that can be upcycled into trendy fashion accessories, creating additional revenue streams.