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Magnetic Lighter Earrings

This Avant-Garde Earring Design Is Made From Recycled Bic Lighter Bits

— August 20, 2015 — Fashion
Finding an earring design that suits your personality can be challenging, but if you happen to be a smoker perhaps these magnetic studs by HBA made from repurposed Bic lighters might be something you'd be interested in adorning. While the lighter no longer works, these earrings still convey an edgy aesthetic and rebellious vibe.

The earrings are fashioned out of two empty black Bic lighters that have been sliced horizontally across the middle. Attached to both ends of the lighter is a magnetic strip allowing you to clip these earrings onto your ear. Due to the sheer size and weight of these earrings, they're more suited to be worn along the cartilage than the lobe. These fashionably upcycled pieces speak to consumers seeking multipurpose from one time use products by turning them into wearable accessories.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-fashion Accessories - Creating fashionable accessories from repurposed materials presents opportunities for eco-conscious brands to tap into the growing market of sustainable fashion.
2. Upcycled Jewelry - Transforming one-time use products like lighters into unique, edgy jewelry pieces offers innovative possibilities for the jewelry industry and appeals to consumers looking for unconventional designs.
3. Magnetic Fastening - The use of magnetic strips as a fastening mechanism in jewelry opens doors for creating versatile and easy-to-wear accessories for individuals seeking convenient and stylish options.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore the potential of creating eco-friendly accessories and upcycled jewelry to cater to the growing demand for sustainable and unique fashion pieces.
2. Jewelry - Jewelry brands have the opportunity to embrace the trend of upcycling and incorporate unconventional materials like repurposed lighters in their designs to target fashion-forward consumers.
3. Accessories - The accessories industry can leverage the magnetic fastening trend to develop a range of stylish and practical accessories that provide a convenient and secure way of wearing jewelry or other items.
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