Swarovication

Swarovski crystals are still 'blinging' products to new levels of media attention

Implications - Swarovski crystals rose to the pinnacle of fashion accessories, but unlike most short-lived fads, the ornate Austrian embellishments are continuing to be designer favorites. They are bedecking bodies, covering contact lenses, garnishing bicycle wheel covers and even encrusting toilets.

Trend Themes

  1. Luxury Bling — Consumers are willing to pay for high-end, Swarovski-encrusted products in a variety of industries.
  2. Personalization — Customization is key in the demand for unique products, especially in gadgets and accessories.
  3. Crystal Obsession — Swarovski crystals are still a popular embellishment, even beyond fashion accessories.

Industry Implications

  1. Luxury Goods — The market for expensive, high-end products has a vast range, from furniture to coffee machines.
  2. Gadgets and Technology — The demand for unique, customized devices and accessories continues to grow.
  3. Home Decor — Swarovski crystals are used to create luxurious home decor pieces like fireplaces, sinks, and high chairs.
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10 Featured, 4 Examples:
220,049 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Mar 08 — Sep 08
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Featured Examples

USB Engagement Ring
USB Engagement Ring
Swarovski Flash Drive
We've seen a much of ultra geeky, yet highly unique gadgets to aid in marriage proposals, but these USB Flash Drive Swarovski Crystal Engagement Rings make it pretty high on my list of geek chic proposal… MORE
Swarovski Crystals Furniture
Swarovski Crystals Furniture
Diamond Collection by Edra
The Diamond Collection by Edra takes luxurious furniture into another level with its extravagant use of thousands of Swarovski crystals. The Diamond Sofa alone features more than 750,000 Swarovski crystals!… MORE
Kitchen Sink Bling
Kitchen Sink Bling
Antologia's Swarovski Jewels Sink Collection
The Swarovski Jewels Sink collection from Antologia reflects our insatiable need to make everything we own shiny and glittery. Your childhood Bedazzled sneakers, shirts, hats and cell phones have grown… MORE
Swarovski Luxury Furniture
Swarovski Luxury Furniture
Finkeldei's Crystal Edition
German manufacturer, Finkeldei introduced the Crystal Edition, an upholstered Swarovski crystal-encrusted high-end line of furniture. The luxury furniture includes sofas, armchairs, chaise lounges, tables… MORE
Blinged Cartoon Gadgetry- The Swarovski iRiver Mickey Mouse Mplayer
Blinged Cartoon Gadgetry- The Swarovski iRiver Mickey Mouse Mplayer
The iRiver’s Mplayer was such a hit that they have now decided to bling them up with Swarovski to create the Mickey Mouse Mplayer Swarovski. I still don’t like it and think it looks a bit rubbish… MORE
Swarovski Coffee Machines
Swarovski Coffee Machines
Nespresso Crystal Edition
Now, I've seen various blinged gadgets on Trend Hunter, but I really did not expect this kitchen appliance to be the next victim. Its a Swarovski-bedazzled coffee machine! The Nespresso Crystal Edition… MORE
Swarovski High Chairs
Swarovski High Chairs
Icansit Blinged Baby Seat
You know how people tell rich kids that they were born with a silver spoon in their mouths? Well, now they can take it to a whole new level and say "Born on a silver chair". The special edition "I can… MORE
Swarovski Crystal Fireplace
Swarovski Crystal Fireplace
Justin Ladda Luxury
Austrian Swarovski crystals really are every where... even on fireplaces. This fireplace was custom designed by artist Justin Ladda in a building from the late 19th century. The pit is easily accessed… MORE
Eco Chic Transit
Eco Chic Transit
Swarovskied Low-Rider
Bling on the attention! This crystal-covered bike will cause so many double takes, the rider had better be prepared to take responsibility for whiplash! Low-riders are focal points as they are, but imagine… MORE
Pimp Your Wii
Pimp Your Wii
Swarovski Crystal Covered Nintendo
At Trend Hunter, we said that we've become bored with bling, but here's an exception. Some dude pimped out their Wii console with some fancy looking Swarovski crystal designs. To me it is a bit counter… MORE