We've barely begun to wind down from our New Year's fetes and already we're starting to see Valentine's themed merchandise hit stores.
One designer who's obviously excited for the occasion is Yves Saint Laurent. The brand has just released its Valentine's Day-worthy thong sandals.
It's the heart, of course, that makes the "Heart Thong Sandals" oh so Valentine-ish.
Forget what occasion that heart connotes; your heart will definitely cry out for you to buy one of these when your eyes fall on the stylish gold strap and the iconic YSL logo... and you would wish it was summer already, too.
Available in white, pink or black, the YSL LOVE-ly thongs costs $195 a pair.
Heart Thong Sandals
Yves Saint Laurent's LOVE-ly Footwear
Trend Themes
1. Valentine's Day-themed Merchandise - Opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the trend by offering unique and creative Valentine's Day products.
2. Heart-shaped Footwear - Innovation opportunity for footwear brands to design and market heart-shaped shoes for special occasions.
3. Iconic Branding on Footwear - Opportunity for brands to incorporate their iconic logos and branding on footwear to create a distinctive and recognizable product.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Retail - Fashion retailers can introduce Valentine's Day-inspired fashion collections and accessories.
2. Footwear - Footwear manufacturers and designers can explore new designs incorporating heart-shaped elements.
3. Luxury Fashion - Luxury fashion brands can create exclusive and limited-edition heart-themed products to appeal to their target market.