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Swatch by Gary Card is a Collection of Artistic Timepieces

— April 28, 2010 — Fashion
British artist Gary Card collaborated with watch brand Swatch on a collection of colorful, patterned timepieces. The Swatch by Gary Card collection was also featured in the latest issue of i-D magazine as photographed by Thomas Brown.

Card, with his theater and set design background, said that he was inspired by a previous collaboration between Swatch and Vivienne Westwood. The Swatch by Gary Card collection features a lot of vibrant color, detailed faces and geometric graphics.

Trend Themes

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  3. Graphic Watch Faces — Watch brands, like the Swatch by Gary Card collection, are incorporating eye-catching and geometric designs on their watch faces.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion Accessories — The fashion accessory industry could benefit from similar artist collaborations, like the Swatch by Gary Card collection, to bring unique designs to a variety of accessories.
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