# Vibrant Versatile Accessories The +zip Series by Yujin Kim Allows People to Get Creative By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zip-series References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/11/21/zip-it-up/) Shoes and hats can often provide unnecessary headaches for very different reasons; but the +zip Series hopes to offer a figurative Tylenol to ease the pain. It essentially incorporates zippers in order to allow people to get a little more creative. For instance, the +zip_shoe has a zipper on the heel that opens up to reveal a pouch for easy and clean storage while the +zip_cap has a zipper from the base to the crown to allow for different hairstyles. Created by Yujin Kim, the +zip Series is also chic and stylish. The shoes are a bright purple with yellow and orange accents while the hat is peach with a green accent. Yet in spite of the use of vibrant hues, the designs are very minimalist, so they could complement a range of outfits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creative Accessories:** The +zip Series introduces zippers in accessories to allow for creative customization opportunities. - **Functional Fashion:** The incorporation of zippers in shoes and hats offers practical storage and versatile styling options. - **Minimalist Design:** The +zip Series showcases minimalist designs that can seamlessly blend with various outfits. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The +zip Series presents innovation opportunities for fashion accessory brands to incorporate zippers into their designs. - **Footwear:** The +zip_shoe introduces a disruptive innovation opportunity for shoe manufacturers to implement functional zipper storage in their designs. - **Headwear:** The +zip_cap presents an opportunity for headwear companies to explore zipper-based customizable hairstyles in their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessory Adorned Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap.md) - [Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hang-we.md) - [Oversized Industrial Application Zippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfpropelled-zipper.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Chic Shoe Care Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-styler.md) - [Multi-Wear Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-series-shippou.md) - [Versatile Sculptural Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection.md) - [Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-n-swop.md) - [Tactical Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pui-series.md)