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Pleated Leather Accessories

Michelle Lowe-Holder Spring/Summer 2011 Jewelry is Lovely & Leather

— May 9, 2011 — Fashion
Leather is the new black. These pleated leather jewelry pieces are very unique and sure to make a statement on any wrist or neck! The Michelle Lowe-Holder Spring/Summer 2011 jewelry collection favors caramel, white and black folded leathers.

Each of the pieces from the Michelle Lowe-Holder Spring/Summer 2011 collection are hand-woven and well-crafted, while also being environmentally friendly. United Kingdom designer Lowe-Holder stated on Boticca that she uses pieces of leather that are considered to be "off-cuts and end of the line pieces." The designer makes the choice to support her local economy and environment by maintaing that none of the sampling and production is done off-shore.

Look through the gallery for some of Lowe-Holder's intricately designed leather pieces. The Michelle Lowe-Holder Spring/Summer 2011 collection is definitely full of leather wonders!
Trend Themes
1. Pleated Leather Jewelry - Opportunity for designers to create unique and statement-making leather accessories using pleating techniques.
2. Hand-woven Leather Accessories - Potential for artisans to craft well-crafted and environmentally friendly leather jewelry using traditional hand-weaving techniques.
3. Supporting Local Economy and Environment - Rise in consumer demand for accessories made from off-cuts and end of the line leather pieces, supporting local economies and reducing waste.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry Design - Jewelry designers can explore new techniques in pleating and hand-weaving leather to create innovative and fashionable accessories.
2. Fashion Accessories - Opportunity for fashion accessory brands to offer unique and sustainable leather pieces that cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly fashion.
3. Sustainable Manufacturing - Manufacturers can capitalize on the trend by providing sustainable production methods and sourcing materials from local suppliers, aligning with consumer values.
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