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# Glowing Jogging Jewelry
The SlapLit Turns Slap Bracelets From Fashion Accessory to Safety Gadget

By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-11-03 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slaplit
References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5855605/glowing-slap-bracelets-now-focus-on-safety-over-fashion) & [niteize](http://www.niteize.com/products/slaplit)

Slap bracelets numbered among the dozens of trite fads that dominated the '90s, yet their quaint charm is being repurposed for the sake of outdoor safety thanks to the SlapLit.

It's always been important for [late night cyclists and joggers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biolite-headlamp-dash-450) to identify themselves to oncoming cars. Signalling drivers used to involve a neon-yellow jacket, a small flashlight or LED sneakers, but most pedestrians forgo these options because of their ugly, fashion-inconsiderate design. The SlapLit remedies that problem with its [minimal design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-ai-jewelry) and its nostalgic [slap-to-attach functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-slac). The bracelet can either glow steadily or activate a strobe mode, for those times you really need to stand out. At $12, the SlapLit is a cheap and effective method of keeping yourself visible and safe on those late night runs.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.3/10
- Popularity: 31% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Safety Tech Accessories:** Creating fashion-forward accessories that prioritize safety, such as the SlapLit, combines functionality and style for outdoor enthusiasts.
- **Minimalistic Design:** Designing products with minimalistic aesthetics, like the SlapLit, appeals to consumers who seek simplicity and value fashion-consciousness.
- **Retro Revival:** Reviving retro fashion trends, like the slap bracelets, taps into nostalgia and provides opportunities to reinvent classic products with modern functionality.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Outdoor Apparel:** Incorporating safety tech accessories, such as the SlapLit, into outdoor apparel can enhance customer experience and promote personal safety during nighttime activities.
- **Sports Equipment:** Integrating minimalistic and functional designs, like the SlapLit, into sports equipment offers innovative solutions that address the fashion preferences and safety concerns of athletes.
- **Fashion Accessories:** Capitalizing on the retro revival trend, incorporating classic accessories like slap bracelets with modern features, like the SlapLit, allows for disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion accessories industry.

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