Oily Objections

Innovative statement designs produced to rebel the rising price of oil

Implications - To declare their dissent towards the ascending cost of oil, defiant designers have created statement pieces for those sharing their vision of insurgence. Fashion and jewelery can function as everyday awareness pieces, while home decor items can send a silent message depicting these views.

Trend Themes

  1. Oil Price Rebellion — Designers creating statement pieces to dissent against the rising cost of oil
  2. Awareness Through Fashion and Jewelry — Fashion and jewelry pieces designed to raise awareness about oil consumption and its impact
  3. Recycling Industrial Waste — Companies turning industrial waste into functional and stylish furniture and accessories

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion and Apparel — Businesses in this industry can create clothing and accessories that raise awareness about social and environmental issues, like the impact of oil consumption and prices.
  2. Home Decor — Companies in this industry can create functional and stylish furniture and accessories using recycled materials, like discarded oil barrels and advertisements made of PVC plastics.
  3. Jewelry and Accessories — Businesses in this industry can use industrial materials to create unique and sustainable jewelry pieces that combine fashion and social/environmental awareness.
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May 08 — Aug 08
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Featured Examples

Fashion Statement Against Oil Prices
Fashion Statement Against Oil Prices
Alphanumeric Gassed Tee
The ever increasing gas prices have crossed the line from ridiculous to unbearable. Well known for their socially aware and witty t-shirts, fashion brand Alphanumeric depicts this sad situation on their… MORE
Oil Spill Inspired Fashion
Oil Spill Inspired Fashion
Runways Blacked out for Fall
If you really want to be haute this fall, get ready to look like you played a part in the Dark Knight movie or stepped out of an oil spill. Oily, dark finished fabric is everywhere. Alexander Want, Kai… MORE
Industrial Materials as Jewellery
Industrial Materials as Jewellery
Oil Filter and Electrical Cable Necklaces
All of these stunning pieces of jewellery by Paola Volpi of Rome, are made with industrial materials and products. Volpi combines the metal mesh from oil filters, copper wires and electrical cables with… MORE
Satirical Jewelry
Satirical Jewelry
Crude Barrel Necklace Reveals Price of Oil
I find this quaint and quirky jewelry created by Design Glut very intriguing. The Crude Jewelry collection, which is manufactured in monthly batches, is engraved with the date and the price of a barrel… MORE
Crude Oil Awareness Pots
Crude Oil Awareness Pots
Oil Can Tea Set
With crude oil prices now well over $100 per barrel, filling that gas guzzling SUV is really hurting the pocket. If that's not enough, perhaps you need another reminder of the diminishing supplies and… MORE
Oil Barrel Chairs
Oil Barrel Chairs
Recycled Furniture by Vaho Works
Reworking trash into fabulous designs is what Vaho Works does best. According to the brand, it is "the most complete beauty salon for PVC plastics, awnings, high tech materials, metals and many more things."… MORE