Naoko Ogawa likes her jewelry and body creations to be sensual and therefore integrates the body as a part of the accessory. Her "Poppy Tattoo," for example, is comprised of silver and gold leaf and features another body image traced onto the wearer.
Naoko Ogawa also sells "Gathering Jewelry," or pieces of gold and silver plate that she encourages the wearer to crush onto her clothing, thereby creating a totally unique piece of jewelry. The body part castings and large reflective pieces in the gallery above complete her collection to date.
Lacquered Body Casts as Jewelry
Bizarre Sensual Accessories by Naoko Ogawa
Trend Themes
1. Body-inclusive Accessories - Creating jewelry and accessories that integrate the body presents opportunities for disruption in the fashion and wearable technology industries.
2. Customizable Jewelry - Allowing wearers to personalize their jewelry by crushing gold and silver onto clothing presents opportunities for disruption in the jewelry and retail industries.
3. Sensory Jewelry - Designing jewelry to be sensual presents opportunities for disruption in the fashion and luxury goods industries.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Designing body-inclusive and sensory jewelry and accessories presents opportunities for disruption in the fashion industry.
2. Wearable Technology - Integrating technology into body-inclusive accessories presents opportunities for disruption in the wearable technology industry.
3. Jewelry and Retail - Offering customizable jewelry options presents opportunities for disruption in the jewelry and retail industries.