Let’s face it: we’ve all had our hearts broken before, at least once or twice. Jewelry designer Mark Peddigrewhas taken the healing process to a new level with his new line, entitled 'In All The Wrong Places.'
The line is inspired by Peddigrew’s (otherwise known as Cartography40n74w) past relationships, many of which did not end on the best of terms, to say the least. The line features visceral pieces of anatomically correct hearts and grenades. One particular locket opens up to reveal a gun inside, which Peddigrew reveals is about his very first love. The collection is made in silver or brass, ranging from $99-249. You can check out the full collection at his website, where each piece is accompanied by a song lyric in the description.
If you’re going through a painful break-up, definitely treat yourself to one of these.
Implications - This line channels the pain of a love lost through a cool, visceral new accessory.
Break-Up Jewelry
'In All The Wrong Places' by Cartography40n74w
Trend Themes
1. Break-up Fashion - There is an opportunity for designers to create fashion accessories to help people express themselves and cope with heartbreak and loss.
2. Emotional Healing Products - Creating products that help people emotionally heal from heartbreak and loss could be a new market to explore.
3. Anatomically-inspired Design - Inspiration from anatomy could be a trend for designers interested in creating unique jewelry and accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry Industry - The jewelry industry can create space for more designers like Mark Peddigrew to create unique, emotionally-charged pieces of jewelry.
2. Fashion Industry - There is an opportunity for the fashion industry to create a market for fashion accessories that help people emotionally heal from heartbreak.
3. Therapy & Counseling Industry - Creating products like break-up jewelry could be used as a tool for therapists to help clients cope with grief and loss.