In an enlarged image these drop earrings look like those rabbit’s foot key chains from the 80’s. Thankfully not one bunny was injured in the making of them.
We may be just heading into fall, but these earrings are spring incarnate. They are made from tiny furry pussy-willow catkins dangling from oxidized sterling silver chains. The emergence of the fuzzy buds from this willow shrub is a sure sign spring is around the corner. These adorable earrings are the handiwork of Stephanie Simek, the designer also behind a unique eyelash necklace posted previously on Trend Hunter.
Ethical Rabbit's Foot Earrings
PussyWillow Jewellery
Trend Themes
1. Ethical Jewelry - Creating jewelry using ethical and sustainable materials, like these rabbit's foot earrings made from cruelty-free fibers, is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry.
2. Nature-inspired Jewelry - Designing jewelry inspired by nature, such as these pussy-willow catkin earrings, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the accessories sector.
3. Handcrafted Accessories - Producing handcrafted accessories, like these earrings made by Stephanie Simek, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the artisanal jewelry market.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can embrace the trend of ethical jewelry by incorporating sustainable materials into their designs and manufacturing processes.
2. Accessories - The accessories industry can tap into the trend of nature-inspired jewelry by creating pieces that showcase nature's beauty and incorporate organic elements.
3. Artisanal Jewelry - The artisanal jewelry industry can seize the opportunity of handcrafted accessories by promoting unique, one-of-a-kind pieces created by skilled artisans.