Hot Trend: Lucite - Retro-Futurism Revived - Stylehive

Lucite makes a comeback in fashion and in furniture this spring and complements the current mod trends and/or futuristic trends. As the temperatures rise, keep cool with Lucite accessories in clutches, bangles, necklaces, rings, earrings, and shoes. Designers like Marc Jacobs and Alexander McQueen used Lucite recently in their collections and the material looks best with sumptuous fabrics like silk or satin. Indulge your inner Cinderella with the see-through shine of Lucite heels to help you achieve mile-long legs. To punch up your outfit, have multiple colorful and bold bangles adorning your wrist or one special luxe piece will do the trick as well. Just make sure you don't get too stripper-esque and wear multiple types of Lucite accessories at one time.

Lucite, or acrylic glass, can also be used to make all kinds of sleek and chic furniture. Trendsetters have been replacing their wood pieces with this acrylic glass which was first popular and considered kitsch in the late 1960's. The draw is in its ability to make a room seem larger with the invisible quality of the material, at the same time making a strong style statement. You can use it to showcase a fantastic piece of furniture like a grand piano or sofa. A little bit goes a long way with this material - overdoing it can provide for a very cold look and feel. It should be used to give a feeling of elegance without being overwhelming. Translucency returns in the form of functional art.

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