Friday’s Food for Thought: Map Fashion

Maps are not only fun to look at and explore, but also great to wear. First Lady Michelle Obama recently wore a map-printed dress while co-hosting The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The dress is Gucci and features a 17^th century-style map. Instead of locations, the dress displayed words like “Sensibility,” “A Great Heart,” and “Honesty.” According to US Weekly, the dress was inspired by “La Carte de Tendre,” a French map from 1654 depicting an imaginary land of love.

Join the trend and check out these map fashion statements:

MapOnShirt

Create and personalize your own T-shirt, pillow, or headwear with any map location in the world. MapOnShirt allows shoppers to pick a location, choose their item, and select a theme. Customize your own or check out the store’s ready-made designs.

Maps By A.Jaffe

Give your loved one a meaningful map. Maps By A.Jaffe sells necklaces, charms, and cufflinks with the map of your choice. Pick your jewelry and zoom in on a location to complete your item.

ModCloth

ModCloth is another online source for everything map-related. The store carries jewelry, home décor, and clothes with all different map designs.

Watches

Accessorize your outfit by adding a map watch. Etsy has a variety of watches and even pocket watches with an ancient or modern map theme.

Cufflinks

Add some map flare to your suit! Zazzle offers a selection of men’s cufflinks with different themes of world maps.

Photo Credit: MapOnShirt