Nature's genetic paintbrushes have turned out works of art made of hundreds of thousands of bilaterally-symmetrical butterfly and moth wings. Even in death, their mounted beauty can remain intact for centuries. In Funk and Wagnalls' Standard Dictionary of Folklore and Legend, it states that "to get a new dress all a girl need do is to catch a butterfly of the desired color and crush it between her teeth while muttering a magic formula." Or, if she's smart, she can buy one of the many real-life insect pieces collected by Trend de la Creme and forego the dress altogether.
Here is some more insect jewelery:
What's Driving This Trend
- Insect-inspired Fashion
- Insect wings can be used as inspiration for design in multiple industries, including fashion and jewelry.
- Sustainable Fashion
- The use of natural materials, like butterfly and moth wings, can lead to innovation in sustainable fashion products.
- Eclectic Accessories
- Including insect-based jewelry in the market could lead to an uptick in unique, eclectic accessories.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- The fashion industry has the potential to incorporate insect-inspired design into their lines.
- Jewelry
- Jewelers could use insect wings as a unique and sustainable material for creating one-of-a-kind pieces.
- Art
- Using butterfly and moth wings as a medium can lead to the creation of unique and striking art pieces.
