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Designed Breakability

Porcelain and ceramics redirect attention to fragile beauty

Implications - Designers are increasingly applying porcelain and its theme to their creations, indicating a new aesthetic direction that underlines elegance, soft beauty, fragility--even "breakability." This shift towards delicacy in design may be particularly appealing to consumers who find bold, bright colors or rough and tough aesthetics -- often found in today's fashion and art industries -- to be too abrasive or overwhelming.
Trend Themes
1. Delicate Design - Shifts towards delicacy in design may appeal to those seeking elegant, soft, and fragile aesthetics.
2. Juxtaposing Concepts - Consumers are excited by unlikely combinations of items or ideas that provide a fresh experience. Companies that offer these sensations have the potential to attract individuals who share a variety of interests.
3. Personal Adornment - Archetypes such as love, faith, impermanence, and hope will continue to resonate with modern life and are likely to be incorporated into personal adornment products.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industries that offer glamorous and whimsical qualities are likely to attract females who seek personal adornments and delicate designs.
2. Art - Artists who juxtapose their works with unlikely combinations of items or ideas can provide fresh, exciting experiences for consumers.
3. Home Decor - Home Decor industries that offer porcelain products with unconventional designs will appeal to consumers seeking an unusual aesthetic.
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7 Featured, 54 Examples:
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Date Range:
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Featured Examples

Whimsical Porcelain
Whimsical Porcelain
Jaime Hayon's the ‘Fantasy Collection' is Dreamy
Jaime Hayon’s ‘Fantasy Collection’ of porcelain, clown-like aliens combines the artistic quality of the Spanish porcelain brand of Lladro and those bright, playful and detailed characteristics that… MORE
Ceramic Clothing
Ceramic Clothing
Actual Porcelain Shirt by Li Xiaofeng Created for Lacoste (UPDATE)
In June, Trend Hunter's Robin Currie told you about the Lacoste porcelain polo shirt by Li Xiaofeng. But here's the rest of the story: In addition to the pattern designed by world-class artist Li Xiaofeng,… MORE
Anti-Tan Photography
Anti-Tan Photography
'Porcelain' by Polina Vinogradova Showcases Pale Skin & All-White Fashion
Not everyone has the ability or desire to tan, and 'Porcelain' by Polina Vinogradova recognizes this fact with a shoot that showcases flawless ivory skin and neutral fashions. In this pictorial, Polina… MORE
Porcelain Doll Advertorials
Porcelain Doll Advertorials
The Intensly Opulent Daphne Guinness NARS Campaign
The Daphne Guinness NARS campaign features the socialite and heiress as the model for François Nars’ latest makeup campaign. The whole shebang is part of a bid to promote the highly glamorous purple… MORE
Porcelain Pendants
Porcelain Pendants
Nymphenburg Glazed Essentials II by Patrik Muff has Arrived
The first Nymphenburg Glazed Essentials porcelain jewelry line was successful and now Patrik Muff has created the Nymphenburg Glazed Essentials II. The designs in the Nymphenburg Glazed Essentials II… MORE
Gooey Porcelain Dishes
Gooey Porcelain Dishes
Marjan van Aubel's Foam China Frothily Steals the Tuttobene Show
Marjan van Aubel's Foam China must be more art pieces than practical porcelain dishes. I mean, would you actually use them? First off, their gooey exteriors don't make for an appetizing meal. Secondly,… MORE
Porcelain Envelopes
Porcelain Envelopes
Lololauren's Etsy Shop Carries Curious Postage
Take a look at the Lololauren Etsy shop and you will quickly fall in love with these curious porcelain envelopes. It is obvious by looking at the careful craftsmanship and intricacies of these envelopes… MORE

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