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Opulent Embellished Clutches

The Balmain Spring/Summer 2012 Collection is Extravagant

— December 12, 2011 — Fashion
With accessories like the ones from Balmain Spring/Summer 2012 collection, the warmer seasons couldn't look brighter. These clutches designed by Balmain’s new designer Oliver Rousteing are extravagant and full with all kind of embellishments that will make fashionitas to look forward to spring and summer.

These bags sport dazzling designs and patterns that make each accessory unique. From beads to bold buckles and feathers, these bags will make anyone stand out from the crowd. Some of the styles have a rock and sexy vibe to them, which include a gold bull as a buckle. Black, gold and white are the prominent colors of the collection, making these pieces ideal for hot summer party nights.

Edgy and chic, the Balmain Spring/Summer 2012 line is sophisticated and daring.
Trend Themes
1. Embellished Clutches - The trend towards more extravagant and uniquely embellished clutches presents opportunities for designers to create one-of-a-kind accessories and for retailers to offer a wider range of products to fashion-conscious consumers.
2. Luxury Accessories - An increase in demand for opulent accessories like those from the Balmain Spring/Summer 2012 collection creates opportunities for luxury brands to expand their offerings and for smaller designers to enter the luxury market with high-end, unique designs.
3. Bold Buckles - The prominence of bold buckles in Balmain's collection and other accessories lines presents opportunities for designers to experiment with this detail, creating eye-catching focal points and unique designs that catch the consumer's eye.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - As illustrated by the Balmain Spring/Summer 2012 collection, the fashion industry can continue to capitalize on the trend towards bold and unique accessories by offering a wide range of embellished clutches, luxury accessories, and bold buckle designs to meet consumer demand.
2. Retail - Retailers can take advantage of the trend towards opulent and unique accessories by expanding their offerings to include more distinctive, high-end designs that appeal to fashion-conscious consumers, potentially driving sales and boosting revenue.
3. Luxury Goods - The trend towards more opulent and unique accessories presents a major opportunity for luxury goods companies to expand their offerings and meet consumer demand for high-end, distinctive designs, potentially enabling them to capture a larger market share and increase revenue.
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