From the same people who bought you the Titanic watch, which is still backordered, Swiss watchmaker Romain Jerome has released the "Moon Dust-DNA" collection.
The collection of 1969 (the year of the first moon landing) timepieces includes watches made from moon dust, parts of the Apollo 11 rocket and bits of spacesuits. The watch dials feature tiny craters with dust in them from the moon rock, the case includes steel from the Apollo 11 space shuttle and the strap incorporates fibers from a spacesuit worn during the ISS mission.
Recycled Space Gear Jewelry
The ‘Moon Dust-DNA' Watch Collection
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Space-themed Products - Seizing the demand for unique and exclusive products, there is an opportunity for the creation of luxury items that incorporate elements from space missions, like moon dust and rocket parts.
2. Sustainable Fashion - The use of recycled materials, such as moon dust and spacesuit fibers, in fashion accessories presents an opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly products in the fashion industry.
3. Nostalgic Historic Collections - Developing collections that pay homage to historic events and milestones, like the first moon landing, can tap into people's nostalgia and create innovative products with a storytelling element.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Goods - Luxury brands can explore incorporating elements from space missions, such as moon dust and rocket parts, into their products to offer exclusive and high-end items.
2. Fashion Accessories - The fashion accessories industry can embrace sustainable practices by utilizing recycled materials, like moon dust and spacesuit fibers, to create unique and eco-friendly products.
3. Collectibles - Collectible item manufacturers can capitalize on people's nostalgia for historic events, like the first moon landing, by creating unique and storytelling products that incorporate elements from these events.