# Flashy Fashion Frills Futura Laboratories Adds Accessories to Spring/Summer 09 Collection By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futura-laboratories-spring-summer-09 References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/06/03/futura-laboratories-springsummer-2009-accessories/) & [flshop.exblog.jp](http://flshop.exblog.jp/) Quite an interesting addition to the Spring/Summer 2009 collection coming from [Futura Laboratories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futura-laboratories-3). The [collection of accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleek-sage-green) includes an arrangement of [socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feetures-unveiled), a wallet, a camera strap, mugs and candles. The accessories keep to a standard black and white shading scheme with the Futura Laboratories insignia. The design is simple yet flashy; sleek and sturdy. There are a million things that these items could be used for. Seems like a pretty thoughtful and appropriate addition to the collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Minimalist Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating simple, sleek, and sturdy accessories in a standard black and white shading scheme. - **Branded Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation potential lies in creating a range of accessories with prominent insignias, catering to brand-conscious consumers. - **Multi-purpose Items:** Potential for disruptive innovation by developing versatile accessories that can be utilized in various ways, offering practicality and value for money. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion accessories industry by introducing stylish, minimalist items with unique branding. - **Retail Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation potential in the retail merchandise industry by offering a range of branded accessories to enhance customer loyalty and generate additional revenue streams. - **Home Decor:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry by designing multi-purpose accessories that add aesthetic value while serving practical functions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Explorer-Centric Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topologie-1.md) - [Charm-Adorned Futuristic Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futura-laboratories-3.md) - [Graphic Luxurious Accessory Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-social-social-club-5.md) - [Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-accessories.md) - [Spring-Ready Technical Danish Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fce-2.md) - [Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futura-laboratories-2.md) - [Outdoor-Ready Luxurious Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-3.md) - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md) - [Limited Printed Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akari-lantern.md)