The Marc by Marc Jacobs Resort 2011 Accessories collection, which includes a set of pendants, handbags, rings, umbrellas, totes and bracelets, took influence from endangered birds. The designer's less expensive line kept the colorway eccentric with hot hues and pops of neon.
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Resort 2011 Accessories collection was obviously in the works long before the oil spill disaster, but I can't help but think of it as an ode to the masses of dead and oil-soaked birds in the Gulf.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Endangered Bird-inspired Accessories
- Designing accessories with motifs from endangered birds to create conversation about conservation efforts.
- Eco-friendly Accessories
- Designing accessories with eco-friendly materials to support sustainable fashion.
- Activism-themed Accessories
- Designing accessories that promote social and environmental causes to create awareness and activism.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Fashion designers can incorporate inspiration from environmental concerns into their collections, promoting more sustainable fashion practices.
- Jewelry
- Jewelry makers can use eco-friendly materials for creating accessories to support ethical fashion.
- Accessories
- Accessory designers can create statement pieces that highlight social and environmental issues to promote advocacy and activism.
