# Haute Couture Pasties The Leah Ball Pasties Project Features Precious Bejeweled Designs By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-07-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leah-ball-pasties-project References: [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/the_pasties_project) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/622189791/the-pastie-project) The [Leah Ball Pasties Project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galliforms) is an art proposal to create [haute couture nipple covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova) with [precious jewels and metallics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment). In hopes to get women to turn heads while comfortably flaunting their assets, designer Leah Ball puts much thought into her fancy and intricate pasties designs. What started out as an art project with the topic of feminism has now transformed into a potential business plan. The Leah Ball Pasties Project requires $8,000 before it can be initiated. Would you front some bedazzling pasties and support this proposal? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bejeweled Fashion Accessory:** The demand for bejeweled fashion accessories can lead to the creation of new lines for high-end designers. - **Comfortable Body Jewelry:** There is an opportunity to create comfortable jewelry for use as fashion accessories or even as medical devices. - **Customized Nipple Covers:** The demand for fashion pieces that cater to specific body shapes and sizes can open up opportunities for custom-made fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** High-end designers can incorporate bejeweled accessories into their runway shows and collections. - **Body Jewelry:** Companies can develop alternatives to traditional accessories such as necklaces and earrings that are more versatile, comfortable, and unique. - **Custom Fashion:** Tailored fashion services can take advantage of the trend towards custom-made pieces by offering unique designs and customization options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Hair-Made Prosthetic Nipples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prosthetic-nipples.md) - [Post-Surgery Undergarment Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postsurgery-undergarment.md) - [Faux-Piercing Push-Up Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nipple-pushup-bra.md) - [Versatile Apparel-Lingerie Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boobwear-brand-nuudii.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Discrete Reusable Nipple Stickies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-nipple-stickies.md) - [Collaborative Couture Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bach-mai.md) - [Complimentary Sculptural Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md)