Clothing doesn't have the market cornered on new ideas on using materials or setting trends. Isn't it true that clothing cannot have the leading role without the support provided by accessories in the form of belts, watches, jewelry, and shoes? Let's see what is literally in store for us!
Jewelry made from decoupaged paper, terra-cotta, wooden beads strung on ribbon, and timeless gold and silver will be available for customers on both ends of the spending spectrum. Bold colored earrings, necklaces and bracelets created from cubic zirconiums, crystals, and glass along with gems in every color of the rainbow have been created. The pearl seems to be the up and comer among the gem crowd. The drop earrings and waterfall necklaces are still in vogue. Necklaces will tend to be sold in sets with coordinated earrings, or bracelets and rings.
Textures embossed or engraved into jewelry and belts will be very chic. Watches will be capable and functional. Palladium and chrome finishes will be passe as gold, silver, and rhodium lead the runway due to being thicker and more resistant to wear. Handbags will tend to be bulky and functional. Fun will be an operative word in bag design as materials such as straw and metallics are combined with wooden beads, studs, and embroidered embellishments. The ho-hum leathers will share the stage with ostrich, stingray and snakeskin as wallets. Other synthetic leathers will boast embossed or quilted designs. Bright yellow, electric blue, and the ever popular ruby red wallets will be popular with or without studs and beads. Whether synthetic or real, leather will also take on jeweled tones. Ubiquitous black, blue and gray will remain as will animal prints. Belts will be as versatile as ever. Thick or thin, they will have clever metal clasps and some will be wraparounds.
Last, and certainly not least, are shoes and boots. Experts say that adding a pair of ankle boots is the perfect way to update an outfit. Expect your footwear to be made from synthetic to animal products. Embellishment seems to be the cue for shoes to shine. More companies are focusing on comfort and are offering softer uppers and bottoms on shoewear. You can expect to see checks, stripes, animal prints, and geometric shapes along with the patterned leather. It appears that some products will feature PVC and other materials that have been tested to make sure they contain no toxic agents. Our choices for accessories will be even larger and certainly more varied in materials and colors. There will certainly be something to appeal to wearers of all ages and tastes.
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