# B-Ball Fashion Accessories APPLEBUM's Basketball Belt is Nothing But Net By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-belt References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2010/03/13/applebum-basketball-belt/) & [applebum.jp](http://www.applebum.jp) I love belts. There is something about truly using what belt loops were made for to make you feel like a real person. A whole person, even spiritually. So I am all about APPLEBUM's Basketball belt. This baby is textured to look and feel like a basketball, with the interior made out of durable leather. All of the hardware is matte black, so it perfectly accents the orange color of the Basketball belt. **Implications** - Broadcasting your passions and ambitions on your sleeve has become a standard function of fashion these days. With an all too evident rise in [interest-driven clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draftkings-artist-series), as opposed to brand-driven clothes, a belt with texture that resembles a basketball is the perfect product for a fan of the sport. With a little imagination, this idea could be expanded to include [all sports and activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknots-new-game-day-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Interest-driven Clothing:** Opportunity to tap into customer interests rather than just brand affiliations. - **Sports-inspired Accessories:** Increasing demand for fashion accessories that reflect passions and hobbies. - **Textured Fashion:** Growing trend of incorporating tactile elements into clothing and accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity to create accessories that reflect customer interests and hobbies. - **Sports Merchandise:** Opportunity to expand product offerings beyond traditional jerseys and fan merchandise. - **Leather Goods:** Increasing demand for durable, high-quality materials in fashion accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Basketball-Shaped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baller.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [Sporty Luxe Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-balenciaga-x-nba.md) - [Logo-Filled Streetwear Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags.md) - [Sci-Fi Show-Themed Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spalding-1.md) - [Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round21.md) - [Baseball-Inspired Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baseball-crossbody-bag.md) - [Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5th-quarter-collection.md) - [Luxurious Sporting Statement Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offwhite-co-wilson.md)