# Artillery Accents Embracing bullets as fashionable accoutrements. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jun 28, 2012, updated Jun 30, 2012 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/artillery-accents ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.9/10 - Evidence articles: 9 ## What is the Artillery Accents trend? **Artillery Accents:** 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 9 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 14, 2011 to May 2, 2012 - Published: Jun 28, 2012 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Artillery Accents trend ### Repurposed Weapon Accessories Fonderie 47's jewelry is made out of AK-47 rifle parts and can have a significant impact on reducing the number of rifles in Africa. ### Whimsical War-Inspired Accessories Peace Bronze fuses fashion and war weapons in its designs to spread a message of peaceful coexistence. ### Nail Rings Nail rings are a creative alternative to traditional nail polish, offering cutting-edge fashionistas a unique way to decorate their nails. ## What the Artillery Accents trend means for industry ### For Fashion Accessories The fashion accessories industry can take advantage of repurposed weapon or war-inspired accessories to create unique pieces with a message. ### For Social Entrepreneurship The trend of using repurposed materials or supporting social causes through fashion accessories creates new opportunities for professionals in social entrepreneurship. ### For Nail Art Nail rings provide a new dimension to nail art, creating a demand for more creative and innovative ways to decorate nails. ## Trend signals for Artillery Accents Trend score 5.9 out of 10, from popularity 86%, activity 84%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 86% - Activity: 84% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Artillery Accents trend 9 featured examples from Sep 14, 2011 to May 2, 2012. - [Bullet Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullets2bandages-jewelry): Bullets2Bandages Accessories are Designed to Support Healing and Peace (Category: Social Good) Implication: The bullet jewelry line by Bullets2Bandages offers a disruptive innovation within the fashion industry, incorporating symbolism and repurposed materials in their designs. - [Nail Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-rings): A New Way to Decorate Your Nails Without Any Polish (Category: Fashion) Implication: The emergence of nail rings presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion accessory companies looking to tap into the growing market for unconventional and trendy acces… - [Whimsical War-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-war-to-peace): Peace Bronze Fuses Fashion and War Weapons in its Designs (Category: Social Good) Implication: Creating a unique line of fashion accessories. - [Twisted Taxidermy Couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bete-noire-by-saija): 'Bete Noire' by Saija is Made for the Haute Huntress (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagine traditional fashion norms by pushing boundaries and incorporating unconventional elements. - [Repurposed Weapon Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fonderie-47): Fonderie 47's Jewelry is Made Out of AK-47 Rifle Parts (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion accessories industry can explore opportunities in repurposing materials to create unique and sustainable products. - [Weapon Wielding Neckchains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-chainsaw-necklace): The Silver Chainsaw Necklace Will Make You Look Sharp (Category: Fashion) Implication: Opportunities for fashion accessory brands to tap into consumer desire for edgy, unique pieces. - [Bullet Shell Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-shell-art): Impact Accessories Makes Bangles with a Bang (Category: Fashion) Implication: Potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion accessories industry by creating jewelry pieces that incorporate unconventional materials and designs. - [Crystal Bullet Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinbones-jewlery): Skin & Bones Offers Deadly Accessories (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion industry can tap into the trend of handmade jewelry and create unique collections that appeal to consumers. - [Recycled Firearm Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fonderie-471): Fonderie 47 Destroys Rifles to Create Stunning Accessories (Category: Social Good) Implication: The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of creating jewelry and accessories using recycled materials like destroyed firearms, offering unique and socially mea… ## Recent trend clusters - [Aromatic Utility](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/aromatic-utility) (Fashion) - [Channel Blending](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/channel-blending) (Fashion) - [Aromatic Bodycare](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/aromatic-bodycare) (Fashion) - [Smile Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/smile-cosmetics) (Fashion) ## Trending in Fashion - 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