Luxury fashion house Gucci continues its collaborative work alongside baseball team New York Yankees with a vibrant new piece for the Fall/Winter 2018 season. The latest design is a deep blue wool beanie embellished with a series of colorful crystals around the brimmed crown area, drawing inspiration from the label's Flashtrek sneakers.
As a nod to the baseball team, the front of the beanie boasts a largely embroidered logo patchwork-- its deep blue hue contrasts against the beanie with a white outlining. To further elevate its luxurious elements, the crystals are emerald-cut and feature hues of red, orange, and purple -- as the crystals come around the back, they get smaller and are cut in either a round or a pear shape.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Crystal-encrusted Accessories
- There is an opportunity for luxury brands to incorporate crystals into various accessories for a touch of glamour.
- Collaboration Apparel
- Fashion brands can explore partnerships with sports teams to create limited edition apparel that appeals to both fashion and sports fans.
- Luxury Streetwear
- The trend of blending high-end fashion with streetwear continues to grow, creating opportunities for luxury brands to tap into a new market segment.
Sectors Adopting This
- Luxury Fashion
- Luxury fashion brands can leverage crystal-encrusted accessories to enhance their product offerings and cater to affluent customers.
- Sports Apparel
- There is a market for limited edition collaboration apparel that caters to both fashion-forward consumers and sports fans.
- Streetwear
- The luxury streetwear industry can expand by incorporating high-end collaborations that appeal to a wider range of consumers.
