The Jersey Shore Bottle Pendant above has a collection of natural shore surf; bits of shell, sea glass, crab shell and occasional bits of iron rock from local shipwrecks all put together in a hand-blown glass bottle forever sealed with sterling.
NatashaSuter Designs and her summer accessories collection can be found all over the web. This designer is a blogger of the most unique handmade finds and a promoter of up-and-coming young designers. She is also the Guild Master for the NJ Artisans of Artfire.
Beach-Specific Necklaces
NatashaSuter Designs' Jersey Shore Bottle Pendant
Trend Themes
1. Beach-specific Accessories - Designing unique accessories for beach-goers using found beach objects presents an opportunity for micro-businesses to explore a niche market.
2. Handmade Fashion - Developing handmade accessories with unique found objects can create a sustainable, personalized fashion trend.
3. Upcycled Jewelry - Using discarded objects to create jewelry and fashion accessories has the potential to disrupt the traditional fashion industry and promote sustainable fashion choices.
Industry Implications
1. Handmade Jewelry - Designers specializing in handmade jewelry can explore the use of found beach objects to create unique and sustainable accessories.
2. Fashion Accessories - Innovative accessories designers can create beach-specific jewelry and clothing accessories using found beach objects to disrupt the traditional fashion industry.
3. Sustainable Fashion - By upcycling discarded objects, sustainable fashion brands can create unique and socially responsible beach-specific accessories.