My friends from the non- fashion, non design background often wonder how trends can be predicted in advance. They are shocked when I tell that when all the stores in the market are filled with a particular style – then it means that its popularity is declining and it is no longer in trend. Jewelry trends, like fashion trends can be predicted atleast an year or 2 in advance by studying the current market, socio – political- economic world conditions and works of independent designers. During the recent BSBP blog hop, I discovered a few major Handmade jewelry trends that are currently in and some that are emerging in the works of nearly 500 designers. Combining them with market trends and new developments here are Three major Handmade jewelry trends I think will be big in AW14-15 and continue well onto SS15.
Silk Ribbons
Silk ribbons, Shibori or saree ribbon – any and every kind of silkish ribbon is in and if its oriental/Asian bonus points to you. So what can you do with ribbon? wrap it, knit it, string with it or even embroider or paint – There are numerous possibilities when you play with fabric.
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Silk Ribbon
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Tassels & Fringes
If you thought that tassels and fringes were only meant for cowboys (girls) or hippies, then you are wrong. Tassels and fringes are the component watchwords in this neo bohemian world as they lend a lot movement and panache elevating designs from 2D to 3D and beyond. As a designer, the possibilities are endless and materials such as beads, leather, fabric scraps and chain can be used to create fantastic tassels
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Pretty in Purple
This is a no brainer – Radiant orchid being the color of the year – Purple and its familiar cousins were to be seen almost everywhere. Here are a few Purple pieces that stole my heart
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I am sorry if this post sounds outdated, I wrote it a couple of months back and somehow got lost in my post list. I have tried to link to the blogs and respective BSBP posts of the artists, please point out if I have missed a name/blog. There were numerous other artists who worked with similar materials along these lines you can find their work at the BSBP Pinterest board
These are not the only trends that surfaced from the blog hop – the other trends are – Macrame and knotting, Totems and the use of art beads or artist/self made beads
I hope to write more about them in the future. Till then what do you think of these trends? Will you or do you use them in your work as a jewelry artists? What are the other trends that you think that might work for in SS15
Do not forget to read the fun summary Linda did of the BSBP
I hope you find it interesting
Cheers
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