Customcessories

Modular, adaptable jewelry & accessories give consumers more bang for their buck

Implications - Customization and modularity have become prevalent in furniture design and now they are making their way to jewelry and accessories. Convertible clothing is a growing element in fashion design, and growing with it are customizable baubles, purses and shoes that have been designed to offer customers multiple looks in one package. With this burgeoning direction in accessories, today's fashion consumer can get not only more for her money but also unique looks suited to her personal style.

Trend Themes

  1. Modularity in Accessories — Modular jewelry & accessories are becoming prevalent in the fashion industry, ultimately providing customers with multiple looks in one package.
  2. Customization in Fashion — The trend of customization is growing in the fashion industry, enabling customers to personalize their accessories and allowing a shift towards more unique fashion experiences.
  3. Rapid Prototyping — Rapid prototyping is on the rise in the fashion industry, leading to creations such as the 3D printed tapestry glasses which are customizable and quirky.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion Accessories — The fashion industry is embracing modularity and customization, providing consumers with innovative solutions such as modular jewelry, customizable bags, and magnetic earrings.
  2. Footwear Industry — The footwear industry is utilizing modularity, with customizable and adaptable shoes bringing forth new levels of comfort and style.
  3. 3D Printing Industry — The rise of rapid prototyping is fueling the growth of the 3D printing industry, with companies now utilizing this technology to provide custom solutions to consumers.
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Featured Examples

Stylishly Modular Shoes
Stylishly Modular Shoes
Daniela Bekerman's Ze o Ze Footwear Offers Changeable Choices
The Ze o Ze shoe isn't the first modular footwear to be designed, but it is certainly one of the more creative creations -- and not to mention stylish. Many of the other versatile shoes that have hit the… MORE
Adaptable DIY Stilettos
Adaptable DIY Stilettos
The Myshell256 Shoes Can Combine to Create 256 Different Designs
The MyShell256 Shoes are perfect for any lady who feels like you can never have too many shoes. This modular shoe piece consists of 16 different components that combine to make up to 256 different pairs… MORE
play_circle_filledCute Customizable Baubles
Cute Customizable Baubles
Andy Pop Jewelry Can be Changed According to Your Mood
Customization has become a huge part of design, but it typically comes before the customer receives the final product; with Andy Pop jewelry, however, the customer gets to customize her own jewelry pieces… MORE
Customizable Magnetic Jewelry
Customizable Magnetic Jewelry
The Akiko Oue Earrings Offer and Endless Amount of Combinations
A girl can never have too many accessories and these Akiko Oue magnetic earrings ensure that you will have a different pair of earrings for every outfit in your closet. Combining arts and crafts with style,… MORE
Multicolored 3D-Printed Eyewear
Multicolored 3D-Printed Eyewear
These Tapestry Glasses are Fun, Colorful and Customizable
Rapid prototyping is becoming more prevalent in the world of design and the fashion industry, and these 3D printed tapestry glasses by Chloë McCormick and Nicholas O’Donnell-Hoare are one of the most quirky… MORE
Modern Modular Purses
Modern Modular Purses
Arianna Vivenzio's Ochobags Provide Customizable Handbags
Modular, versatile products shouldn't begin and end with furniture, although it may seem like that from time to time, instead, it should extend to other parts of our lives like fashion as well; enter Ochobags.… MORE

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