# Vibrant Origami Belts Asian-Inspired Accessories to Bring Out Your Inner Geisha By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-12-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-inspired-over-sized-accessories-origami-belts-by-basso-brooke References: [stylebubble.typepad](http://stylebubble.typepad.com/style_bubble/2008/12/tie-some-beauti.html) & [bassoandbrooke.net](http://www.bassoandbrooke.net/) It’s all about the details, and the [over-sized origami belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tale-of-wonders) from the Basso & Brooke collection for Spring 2009 are a full-on color celebration. The accessories are crafted from [Asian-inspired fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-onigiri-purse) and look as if they were folded from giant pieces of printed paper. It’s amazing how the end result of so much color and pattern is so stylish. I think I even like the belts more with the equally busy dresses, than contrasting with solid colors. Did you notice the gigantic bobby pins in the models’ chignon hairstyles? They are such a ‘[statement accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bangle-collection)’ for 2009! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Colorful Origami Accessories:** The trend of vibrant origami belts presents an opportunity for businesses to create Asian-inspired accessories that celebrate color and pattern. - **Asian-inspired Fashion:** The use of Asian-inspired fabrics and accessories in fashion collections inspires businesses to incorporate these themes in their designs, offering unique and culturally rich products. - **Statement Hair Accessories:** The use of gigantic bobby pins as statement accessories in hairstyles creates opportunities for businesses to explore bold and unique hair accessories that make a fashion statement. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Accessories:** The vibrant origami belt trend opens up opportunities for fashion and accessory brands to create Asian-inspired, colorful accessories that cater to a vibrant consumer market. - **Textiles and Fabrics:** The Asian-inspired fabrics used in the origami belts trend present lucrative opportunities for textile and fabric manufacturers to create unique and culturally rich materials. - **Haircare and Styling:** The use of statement hair accessories like gigantic bobby pins showcases an opportunity for the haircare and styling industry to develop bold and innovative hair accessories that add a touch of flair to hairstyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-31.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Multi-Wear Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-series-shippou.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Colorful Vibrant Hardware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belt-handle.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furla-debuts.md) - [Kimino Making-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origata-collection.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md)