If you're looking for inspiration for some alternative streetwear, you can't get much more alternative than a hat made entirely from wooden Popsicle sticks. This thoroughly modern look was created by Italian designer Andrea Deppieri, and offers a fresh alternative to people looking for cool spring fashion.
The 'Tête de Bois' is a unique design, which takes cues from architecture, fashion and industrial design. Its unique wooden slats allow the structure to be airy and fresh enough for spring/summer wear, whilst also being incredibly lightweight. The hat is available in five different styles and two different wood finishes. Choose from light-colored mahogany or the light-colored wood effect. The unisex styles are available in bohemian fedora styles, as well as street-ready caps.
This unique design will be unveiled during Milan Design Week 2013.
What's Driving This Trend
- Alternative Streetwear
- There is room for further experimentation in creating alternative streetwear designs using unconventional materials.
- Sustainable Fashion
- Popsicle sticks and other unconventional materials can be used as a sustainable option in fashion design.
- Handmade Fashion
- Handmade fashion, especially hats and accessories, can provide an opportunity for creativity and differentiation in the market.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Design
- Fashion designers can experiment with unconventional and eco-friendly materials to create new and unique styles.
- Handmade Goods
- There is potential for handmade products to become more mainstream as consumers look for unique and sustainable fashion options.
- Craft Supplies
- The use of unconventional materials in fashion design could lead to increased demand for craft supplies beyond traditional fabrics and accessories.
