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Burberry's Wrap Strap Watches Look Like Snakes

— May 15, 2009 — Fashion
Burberry recently previewed their Wrap Strap Watch at the Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2009 men's runway show.

The Wrap Strap Watch has an urban chic feel to it and seems to be inspired by safari colors. These classy timepieces contain military-like dials, while the hour and minute hands are in Luminova.

You can pick one of these Swiss-made, snake-like Wrap Strap Watches in Burberry stores for around $500.

Implications - With the recent economic downturn, many consumers are looking to dress casually as empathetic solidarity for their peers. The fashion industry is thus offering luxury goods with watered-down looks to meet this consumer demand. Corporations can expect their competitors to follow suit and introduce less luxurious design elements into their product lines.

Trend Themes

  1. Casual Luxury — Opportunity to offer luxury goods with more casual and approachable designs to meet consumer demand during economic downturn.
  2. Watered-down Looks — Innovation opportunity to introduce less luxurious design elements into product lines to appeal to cost-conscious consumers.
  3. Safari-inspired — Potential for incorporating safari colors and themes into fashion accessories to create a unique and on-trend appeal.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion — Fashion industry can capitalize on the trend for casual luxury by offering watered-down looks and safari-inspired designs in their product lines.
  2. Luxury Goods — Opportunity for luxury goods industry to adapt their designs to meet consumer demand for more casual and affordable luxury options.
  3. Accessories — Innovation opportunity for accessories industry to incorporate safari colors and themes into their products, such as watches, to appeal to trendy consumers.
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