Top 30 Fashion Accessories in 2008 H1

From killer engagement rings and chemical warfare fashion, you’ll be shocked and intrigued by our top 30 fashion accessories in 2008. 

The list is based on our page views for the first half of the year.

This is one of many features in our new FREE Micro Trend Reports section.

Top 30 Jewelry and Accessories

1. Diamond Defender - Killer Engagement Ring

I’m not joking, this design by Tobias Wong is really called ‘Killer Engagement Ring’. It is a sturdy diamond ring whose point faces out, turning it into a potentially lethal weapon. The diamond sharp edge… [More]

2. Top 30 Backpacks That Are Actually Cool (SUPER GALLERY)

We know you probably wrote backpacks off as fashion don’ts after middle school, but it’s time to reconsider the back-slung bags. A range of designers are bringing them back as alternatives to big, bulky… [More]

3. Video Handbag - Louis Vuitton LCD Screen Mini Trunk (VIDEO)

Cartoon characters have been a big influence on the s/s 08 catwalk. Designers are inspiring us to be playful and less serious with our fashion preferences. There were Bambi, Batman and Tinkerbell references… [More]

4. Chemical Warfare Fashion - Urban Security Suit (GALLERY)

The Urban Security Suit by Dutch designer Tim Smit was created to make sure you continue to look stylish even in case of a chemical attack.

Most of us may not survive a massive bio-chemical attack, but… [More]

5. Braziers As Wearable Art - The La Perla Dragon Bra

The spring and summer ‘08 Lovers & Dragons collection for La Perla includes Black Label features the are wearable art.

This example is an ornate metal bra that features two golden dragons fastened together… [More]

6. Bling Bling Boring (Part III) - Top 34 Bizarre Blinged Things (SUPER GALLERY)

As the final part in our Bling Bling Boring series, we bring you a list of the most random things adorned with crystals, gems and diamonds.

The list has such a diverse range of items, it was impossible… [More]

7. I Drove All Night - TAG Heuer Night Vision Glasses

Originally inspired by and developed for the internationally renowned 24 Hours of LeMans sports car endurance race, TAG Heuer Eyewear is making their innovative purpose-made “Night Vision” eyeglasses available… [More]

8. Pure Fashion Phones - EGG Mobile (GALLERY)

Designer Roman Tubl wanted to design a phone that is easy to use and functional, but that was “flashy” and eye-catching at the same time. He did not care about squeezing in advanced features. He just wanted… [More]

9. Leather Dreadlocks - Oakley Medusa Headgear

Hardcore RAWKS. Here is headgear from Oakley that is just subversive. Skaters and snowboarders will grab their Medusa like they grab air.

The headgear is on a outer-space manikin, it’s not a mask. It… [More]

10. Spill Camouflage - Puke Pet (GALLERY)

If you are a messy eater, then you’ve got to get these Puke Pet pins by designers Miss Geschick & Lady Lapsus.

The Puke Pet disguises the stains that result from your less-than-perfect eating habits.… [More]

11. Beak Glasses - Linda Farrow Haute Couture Eyewear For Spring Summer 2008 (GALLERY)

The new Spring Summer 2008 collection from ultra-stylish British label Linda Farrow Vintage features a selection of chic eyewear by impressive designers including Bernhard Willhelm, Jeremy Scott and Raf… [More]

12. USB Engagement Ring - Swarovski Flash Drive (GALLERY)

We’ve seen a much of ultra geeky, yet highly unique gadgets to aid in marriage proposals, but these USB Flash Drive Swarovski Crystal Engagement Rings make it pretty high on my list of geek chic proposal… [More]

13. Emotion-Sensitive Bags - LadyBag Helps the Forgetful (GALLERY)

The LadyBag makes sure you ladies will never forget your keys, mobiles or any important gadget before you leave the house. Developed by a team of six women at Canada’s Simon Fraser University, the LadyBag… [More]

14. Retro Magazine Purses - Momaboma’s Paper Vintage Bags (GALLERY)

Momaboma is an Italian company that creates really beautiful, retro, vintage bags. The bags are made out of paper from recycled glam magazines from the 1950’s and 1960’s and other material such as old… [More]

15. 26 Bright Ideas - Cutting Edge Sunglasses (SUPER GALLERY)

While you can wear sunglasses all year, summer seems to be the season in which the most tinted eye wear is bought. If you’re not sure how you’ll accessorize your peepers yet, here’s a list of some of the… [More]

16. Jeweled Foliage Bras - Skin Jewelry by Ines de Castilho (GALLERY)

Ines de Castilho’s decorative jewelry may be worn on the skin of the wearer. The beautiful, sensuous jewelry has flexible and rechargeable adhesive pads secured to the back side of the decorative portion… [More]

17. 80s Sunglasses For Men - Josh Hartnett’s White Shades (GALLERY)

If Josh Harnett has any authority on fashion trends, he may just be setting the standards for summer’s must-have item for men. He was recently seen sporting these white, plastic-framed sunglasses outside… [More]

18. Father Daughter Ads - Sophia & Francis Ford Coppola for Louis Vuitton (GALLERY)

Fashion darling Sophia Coppola and her acclaimed Godfather director father Francis Ford Coppola star in the latest Louis Vuitton Journeys ads. The campaign is part of a series photographed by famous celebrity… [More]

19. Designer Bags for Fruit 2 - Hermès Apple (GALLERY)

Hermès knows that in order to look really great, you have to take care of your health. That’s why they’ve come up this chic Apple bag!

The protective case is built specifically to keep your apples perfectly… [More]

20. Magical Luxury Water - Madonna Spends $10,000 a Month on Kabbalah Water

At $5.00 a bottle, Madonna is currently spending $10,000 USD per month drinking Chernobyle water, and according the British Government and the Department of Trade and Industry, she also believes this magical… [More]

21. Geeky Eyewear- Lab Chic Glasses Have Built in Camera (GALLERY)

Geeky science lab glasses are being given the style thumbs up, as seen on the catwalk at Dolce and Gabanna and in UK middle market stores. However, beware, this last pair comes with a built in camera,… [More]

22. Sun Goggles - Eyewear Of The Future

Sunglasses are the most important summer accessory, and with the prominent use of fluorescent colours, exaggerated angles, curves, and metallic detail shown in this summer’s collections, I’ve been… [More]

23. Imperfect Luxury Pendants - Karyn Chopik Designs (GALLERY)

These beautiful, metal hearts are elegantly contrasted by glittering gem hoops dangling off each pendant. The creative talent behind this line of jewelry is Karyn Chopik, a Vancouver artist who truly understands… [More]

24. Fake Human Skin as Fashion - The SkinBag Collection by Olivier Goulet (GALLERY)

SkinBag is a company that specializes in seamless, organic-looking products. Created by French artist Olivier Goulet, SkinBag offers hand-crafted garments, accessories, footwear and other products that… [More]

25. 20 Innovative Eye Glasses (SUPER-GALLERY)

Ever been called ‘four eyes’?  Now TrendHunter.com brings you a list of innovations in eye glasses. 

From uber stylish eyewear to glasses for your dog, this list showcases innovations you can’t wait… [More]

26. Jewellery Made of Real Tentacles - OctopusME! (GALLERY)

OctopusME! is releasing a line of jewellery made of, you guessed it, octopus. The line uses sushi-grade octopus with solid sterling silver.

Some cultures see the octopus as a symbol of transformation… [More]

27. Eco-Friendly Tattoo Jewelry - Batucada Transformer Accessories (GALLERY)

If you’re into environmentally-friendly fashion, but want to ensure you remain cutting edge, here’s some green jewelry to spice up your ensemble. Made of eco-plastics, Batucada offers high-quality designs… [More]

28. $94,000 Diamond-Studded Cell Phone - Tiffany & Co Mobile

If the iPhone just isn’t trendy enough, how about a cell phone studded with 400 Tiffany diamonds?  Tiffany & Co has teamed up with Softbank Mobile of Japan to produce this $94,000 beauty.  The 400 diamonds… [More]

29. Recycled Camera Bracelets - Old School Camera re:vision (GALLERY)

It’s always nice to see someone come up with secondary uses for items the majority of people discard. Craig Arnold, a designer obsessed with cameras came up with the idea to recycle old camera parts and… [More]

30. Lamborghini Touch-Screen Phone - ZX1 Lamborghini PDA by Asus

Italian auto manufacturer Lamborghini is releasing their own touch-screen phone, which is speculated to look and act very similar to the Apple iPhone.

The ZX1 Lamborghini PDA phone will be made by ASUS… [More]