# Diversified Accessory Cutting costs, consumers add unexpected uses to fashion products. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jul 24, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/diversified-accessory ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.6/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Diversified Accessory trend? **Diversified Accessory:** Seeking to keep up with new fashion rituals, consumers are transforming single-purpose accessories into creative, multipurpose products. Reinventing accessory pieces like scarves into tech accessories and pieces of clothing, it seems the post-recession consumer is not satisfied with a product existing only for ornamentation. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 12, 2013 to Aug 17, 2015 - Published: Jul 24, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Diversified Accessory trend ### Upcycling The trend of repurposing old or unused items has led to the creation of innovative DIY fashion accessories like scarf-watches, scarf-handbags, scarf-shirts, and so on. ### Multipurpose Accessories Accessories that serve dual purposes, like scarf-dresses, scarf-shorts, etc., are trending among cost-conscious consumers. ### Crafting and DIY The rise of crafting and DIY is inspiring consumers to make use of old accessories like scarves by transforming them into fashion-forward, multifunctional pieces. ## What the Diversified Accessory trend means for industry ### For Fashion Fashion industry businesses can embrace the upcycling trend and encourage DIY fashion to tap into the cost-conscious and creative sensibilities of their consumers. ### For Crafting Crafting and DIY industries can cater to the need for innovative DIY fashion accessories by providing tools and ideas to repurpose old items. ### For Sustainability Businesses that highlight sustainability can create innovative and eco-friendly products using repurposed materials. ## Trend signals for Diversified Accessory Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 57%, activity 72%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 57% - Activity: 72% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Diversified Accessory trend 8 featured examples from Jan 12, 2013 to Aug 17, 2015. - [Upcycled Scarf Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-scarf-headbands): This Simple DIY Tutorial Turns an Average Scarf into a Chic Headpiece (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for businesses to cater to the growing demand for DIY projects and provide resources, tools, and kits for consumers to create their own accessories. - [DIY Stylish Scarf Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-accessory): These Scarf Watches Upcycle Old Timepieces into a Neat DIY Accessory (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion accessory brands can tap into the upcycling trend by offering DIY kits and tutorials for consumers to create their own scarf watches. - [Upcycled Scarf Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-dresses): This Project for Lazy Fashionistas Turns Old Scarves into Homemade Dresses (Category: Eco) Implication: Fashion brands can offer sustainable alternatives to fast fashion and create DIY-friendly products that can appeal to environmentally conscious and creative consumers. - [Silky Scarf Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-pair-and-a-spare-diy): These 'a pair and a spare' DIY Bottoms Transform Bandanas Into Stylish Garments (Category: Fashion) Implication: The retail industry can take advantage of the DIY clothing trend by offering customizable garment kits or organizing workshops to teach customers how to create their own stylish c… - [Twisted T-Shirt Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tshirt-necklace): This Clever DIY Upcycles Old Clothes into Vintage Jewelry (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate upcycled fashion accessories into mainstream brands and collections. - [Upcycled Scarf Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarf-shirts): Turn an Ordinary Scarf into a Chic New Top with This Creative DIY Guide (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate upcycling techniques and sustainable practices into the production of clothing to meet the rising demand for eco-friendly fashion. - [Upcycled Scarf Aprons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarf-aprons): This DIY Activity Turns an Ordinary Shawl into Chic Cooking Attire (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The fashion industry can explore creative ways to incorporate upcycled materials and promote sustainable practices through innovative designs and initiatives. - [DIY Scarf Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarf-handbags): This Tutorial Upcycles an Old Shawl into a Stylish Purse (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Fashion companies can take advantage of the DIY fashion accessories trend by selling customizable and upcycled products that cater to consumers' desire for sustainability and self… ## Recent trend clusters - [Sensory Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sensory-packaging) (Art & Design) - [Ambient Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ambient-assistance) (Tech) - [Aromatic Utility](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/aromatic-utility) (Fashion) - [Hosted Leisure](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/hosted-leisure) (World) ## Trending in Art & Design - 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