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# Hand-Curated Lifestyle Shops
Fieldstudy Favors the Artisan Products of Independent Designers

By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-24 | Social Good
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-products
References: [fieldstudyshop](https://fieldstudyshop.com/pages/about-us) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pg/fieldstudyshop/photos/?ref=page_internal)

Fieldstudy is a lifestyle shop in Calgary, Canada that offers unique and creative artisan products that are made by local manufacturers and craftspeople. The establishment is inspired by "the thoughtful traditions of anthropological study," as each item is vetted and hand-picked with regards to its quality, aesthetic, properties and instrumentality.

Fieldstudy actively supports "an eco-system of North American talents" by offering them an open and tolerant space, as well as a lasting connection to the consumer. From accessories like [jewelry, scarves, hats, wallets and bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweler-collective) to home goods like [ceramics, textile and decors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estilio), the varieties of artisan products are ever-developing and the quality is guaranteed. Not only a space for retail, Fieldstudy's business plan puts great emphasis on community-building and producer-buyer relationships.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.2/10
- Popularity: 89% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Artisan Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a platform for independent designers to showcase and sell their unique and creative artisan products.
- **Community-building:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building a business model that emphasizes community engagement and fosters stronger producer-buyer relationships.
- **Curated Shopping Experience:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering a curated shopping experience by vetting and hand-picking products based on quality, aesthetic, and instrumentality.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reinventing the traditional retail model by focusing on showcasing unique and curated artisan products.
- **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing artisan-made accessories like jewelry, scarves, hats, wallets, and bags to the fashion industry.
- **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Disrupting the home decor industry by offering artisan-made ceramics, textiles, and decors.

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