I don’t endorse smoking, but I must admit that there is something very sultry about this Chrishabana smoking lips necklace from Oak. The gunmetal kisser is complete with a butt hanging from its mouth on a 20” double chained necklace.
Although this necklace may look smokin’ hot, in real life, no one would want to kiss those lips.
Implications - The mainstream glamorization was born with sultry actresses like Sophia Loren or Audrey Hepburn, and continues with pieces like Chrishabana's Smoking Lips. The question of why smokers continue to smoke regardless of health concerns is cause for much speculation. Regardless, companies can easily capitalize on this lasting movement by using smoke imagery in a subtle way.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Mainstream Glamorization
- Create products or campaigns that tap into the appeal of sultry and glamorous imagery.
- Health Concerns
- Develop innovative solutions to address the ongoing challenge of getting smokers to quit.
- Subtle Smoke Imagery
- Incorporate smoke motifs in design or marketing materials to appeal to consumers.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion Accessories
- Design and manufacture smoking-inspired jewelry or accessories.
- Health and Wellness
- Invest in the development of new tools and strategies to assist smokers in quitting.
- Advertising and Marketing
- Create ads or campaigns that utilize smoke imagery in a creative and compelling way.
