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Artillery Accents

Embracing bullets as fashionable accoutrements

Implications - In 2009, we discussed the glamorization of weapons in fashion through the proliferation of gun-inspired clothing and footwear. Now, the design direction has narrowed, focusing more on bullets and artillery to accent necklaces, rings and bracelets than overt displays of weaponry. For style mavens and fashion consumers, these subtle yet sassy accents allow for a tough-chick edge without going overboard.

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6 Featured, 44 Examples: 567,578 Total Clicks

Date Range: Dec 11 - Jun 12

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Consumer Insight Topics: Art & Design Fashion Design Jewelry Top Lists Social Good

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Bullet Jewelry - Bullets2Bandages Accessories are Designed to Support Healing and Peace

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Warm 49,480 Clicks Pub: Mar 2, 12

Bullet Jewelry

Bullets2Bandages Accessories are Designed to Support Healing and Peace

While the concept may seem agressive at first glance, the bullet jewelry line by Erik Spalding and Cole Evans was actually intended to promote peace and healing. The co-founders of Bullets2Bandages... [More]

Nail Rings - A New Way to Decorate Your Nails Without Any Polish

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Warm 40,072 Clicks Pub: May 2, 12

Nail Rings

A New Way to Decorate Your Nails Without Any Polish

Nail rings are an exciting alternative to jazzing up your nails with nail polish. While painting nails crazy patterns such as watermelon or polka dot are trending on a variety of popular sites and... [More]

Whimsical War-Inspired Accessories - Peace Bronze Fuses Fashion and War Weapons in its Designs

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Warm 14,899 Clicks Pub: Apr 15, 12

Whimsical War-Inspired Accessories

Peace Bronze Fuses Fashion and War Weapons in its Designs

Peace Bronze is a jewelry company based in the USA that uses recycled weapons of war in its designs. The bronze is a unique copper alloy made from disarmed and recycled nuclear weapons systems used... [More]

Twisted Taxidermy Couture - 'Bete Noire' by Saija is Made for the Haute Huntress

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Average 8,792 Clicks Pub: Jan 23, 12

Twisted Taxidermy Couture

'Bete Noire' by Saija is Made for the Haute Huntress

The huntress collection for Bete Noire by Saija is a “simple and chic with a hint of the macabre,” as said on the designer's site. Playfully dark, the line carries a series of accessories with fur detailing.… [More]

Repurposed Weapon Accessories - Fonderie 47's Jewelry is Made Out of AK-47 Rifle Parts

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Warm 26,722 Clicks Pub: Jan 9, 12

Repurposed Weapon Accessories

Fonderie 47's Jewelry is Made Out of AK-47 Rifle Parts

Fonderie 47 creates beautiful accessory pieces out of repurposed materials from AK-47s. That is bound to get the attention of fashion lovers, weapon connoisseurs and everyone in between, especially since… [More]

Weapon Wielding Neckchains - The Silver Chainsaw Necklace Will Make You Look Sharp

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Warm 3,622 Clicks Pub: Dec 13, 11

Weapon Wielding Neckchains

The Silver Chainsaw Necklace Will Make You Look Sharp

This silver chainsaw necklace from artist and Etsy user William White is a great way to add some edge to any look. The online boutique describes the silver ball neckchain as having a “killer charm pendent,”… [More]