Rock Climbing-Inspired Necklaces

DIY Proenza Schouler Necklace by Refinery29 Features Rough Stones

Mixing their brillant forces together, mega fashion site Refinery29 and little league blog I-Spy-DIY have created a DIY Proenza Schouler-inspired necklace using simple rock climbing tools. From a multitude of thick colorful ropes to darling rough gems, the necklace captures next season's it look. Jenni Radosevich of I Spy DIY has collected all of these products from a hardware store to recreate the look. Designer DIY tutorials are a very popular endeavor, as recreating the look of an over the top expensive item for a fraction of the cost is an excellent idea.

The DIY Proenza Schouler-inspired necklace is targeted towards the sporty girl as it uses rock climbing materials to construct this adorable piece. The necklace is extremely simple to construct.

Designer DIY Tutorials
The popularity of Designer DIY tutorials offers an opportunity for companies to create affordable fashion alternatives.
Sport-inspired Fashion
The rise of sport-inspired fashion creates an opportunity for companies to create unique pieces using unconventional materials.
Mixed Media Accessories
Mixed media accessories represent an opportunity for companies to merge various materials to create unique and personalized pieces.

Who This Affects Most

Fashion Industry
The fashion industry can benefit from the rise of DIY tutorials, and the new mixed media materials that can be used to create unique and affordable products.
Jewelry Industry
The jewelry industry, especially companies that specialize in unique and unconventional accessories, can take advantage of the rise of sport-inspired jewelry.
Sporting Goods Industry
The sporting goods industry has the opportunity to expand and offer sport-inspired accessories for everyday wear, based on the trend of using unconventional materials in fashion.
SCORE
6.1 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 91%
Activity 85%
Freshness 8%

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