Category
Fashion
Scaled Restraint
Trend cluster
Category
Extinct
Accessories
An organic connection for consumers is forged with jewelry made from remains.
4.5
Trend score
Trend
What is the Extinct Accessories trend?
Extinct Accessories: As artisans strive to deliver products that are both unique and eye-catching, the move towards more obscure materials like animal remains is being accepted by consumers that crave anything distinctly one of a kind. Speaking to the ego of fashionistas, the jewelry designs rebel against manufactured designs that are overproduced and are genetically unique.
Trend themes
Themes within the Extinct Accessories trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Upcycled Accessories
Consumers crave unique, environmentally-friendly products crafted from obscure materials such as animal remains, providing an opportunity for artisans to create high-fashion accessories out of recycled materials.
02
Symbolic Jewelry
Consumers gravitate towards personalized jewelry that reflects their beliefs, personality, and history through symbolic designs, providing an opportunity for niche jewelry designers to create authentic items that are more connected to the wearer.
03
Ethical Luxury
Consumers are increasingly demanding that luxury products meet ethical and environmental standards, providing an opportunity for upscale jewelry designers to incorporate sustainably sourced materials and fair trade practices into their creations.
Industry implications
What the Extinct Accessories trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Fashion Accessories
Fashion designers can incorporate obscure and sustainable materials into unique accessories, providing eco-conscious consumers with personal, one-of-a-kind statement pieces.
For
Jewelry Design
Jewelry designers can cater to niche markets by creating authentic, personalized pieces that reflect their wearers' beliefs, personalities, and histories.
For
Luxury Goods
Luxury brands can cater to the growing demand for ethical and sustainable products by incorporating eco-friendly materials and fair trade practices into their high-end offerings.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Extinct Accessories
Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 67%, activity 61%, freshness 8%.
Popularity67%
Activity61%
Freshness8%
Audience
10%Men
90%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Extinct Accessories trend
4 featured examples from May 12 to Dec 24, 2013CategoryFashion
Elegant Roadkill Accessories (UPDATE)
New Reid Peppard Roadkill Fashion Finds the Fun in 'Defunct'
Peppard's roadkill accessories make a disruptive innovation in the fashion industry, challenging traditional materials and processes.
CategoryFashion
Prehistoric Wedding Bands
This Dinosaur Bone Band is Literally Out Of This World
The trend of personalized wedding bands might disrupt the traditional wedding industry as couples seek unique and customized alternatives.
CategoryLuxury
Luxe Prehistoric Jewelry
These Monique Péan Earrings Have Fossilised Woolly Mammoth Pieces
Incorporating rare and ancient materials in high-end jewelry pieces to cater to luxury consumers.
CategoryFashion
Luck-Inducing Wishbone Pendants
This Wishbone Necklace Aims to Make Wishful Thinking Come True
Creating fashion accessories such as jewelry that serve both as a fashion statement and a symbol of good luck or positive energy
