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Lock-Picking Earrings

Lockpick Earrings are for the Discreet, Yet Stylish Cat Burglar

— March 20, 2017 — Fashion
Functional earrings are nothing new, but lockpick earrings aren't something you come across every day. These were designed by Lockpicking Extreme, a San Francisco-based company that specializes in "fun, informative, entertaining hands-on training in the arts of lockpicking and handcuff escape." In addition to events, the company also has a small online store, which sells lockpick kits and accessories like these lockpick earrings.

The earrings come in two styles, hearts or triangles, and feature two sets of picks and a double-ended turning tool. The lockpick earrings, $40 each, are an investment. When you consider the fact that you're essentially buying a lock-pick set you can take anywhere (no one will suspect the earrings!) the asking price doesn't seem so steep.
Trend Themes
1. Functional Earrings - The trend of functional earrings presents an opportunity for jewelry brands to create innovative and multi-purpose accessories.
2. Discreet Lockpicking - The trend of discreet lockpicking offers the potential for security companies to develop covert tools and accessories for professionals in the field.
3. Multi-tool Accessories - The trend of multi-tool accessories opens up possibilities for tool manufacturers to incorporate various functionalities into everyday wearables.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry - The jewelry industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of incorporating functional and multi-purpose features into their earring designs.
2. Security - The security industry has the chance to create innovative lockpicking tools and accessories for professionals that prioritize discreetness and portability.
3. Tool Manufacturing - Tool manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of multi-tool accessories by integrating diverse functionalities into commonly used wearable products.
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