# Social Accessories Seeking cultural relevancy, consumers turn to pop culture jewelry for status. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published May 27, 2014 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/social-accessories ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.9/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Social Accessories trend? **Social Accessories:** As pop culture relevancy expands as online networking and exposure grows, a need to stay in the loop prompts consumers to seek out more functional methods of expression. Blending cultural references with everyday fashion, consumers are turning to trinkets and jewelry to showcase personal admiration, allowing consumers to connect with others through modernly influenced, yet practical day-to-day items. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: May 17, 2013 to Apr 17, 2014 - Published: May 27, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Social Accessories trend ### Pop Culture-Inspired Jewelry As pop culture continues to expand, consumers are seeking more functional and fashionable methods of expression through jewelry. ### Personalized and Customizable Accessories Consumers are looking for accessories that they can customize and add a personal touch to. ### Fantasy and Science Fiction-Themed Accessories The rising popularity of fantasy and science fiction series has led to an increase in demand for accessories that reflect those interests and fandoms. ## What the Social Accessories trend means for industry ### For Fashion Industry The fashion industry can develop a line of jewelry that incorporates popular culture and fantasy themes. ### For Entertainment Industry The entertainment industry can collaborate with jewelry designers to create licensed merchandise based on popular shows and movies. ### For E-commerce Industry E-commerce businesses can focus on providing customizable and personalized accessories to cater to the growing demand for unique, individualized products. ## Trend signals for Social Accessories Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 67%, activity 72%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 67% - Activity: 72% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Social Accessories trend 8 featured examples from May 17, 2013 to Apr 17, 2014. - [Apocalypse-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-survivor): This Zombie Survivor Charm Bracelet is Perfect for Apocalypse Lovers (Category: Fashion) Implication: Incorporating unique and niche designs into jewelry collections to target specific fandoms and interests like zombies. - [Pop Culture-Quoting Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-jewelry): Spiffing Jewelry is Nerdy-Chic and Very Clever (Category: Fashion) Implication: The jewelry industry can leverage the trend of engravable jewelry to offer personalized and unique pieces to consumers. - [Fantasy Pop Lockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/necklace-designs): These Pop Culture Necklace Designs Will Surely Please Fans (Category: Fashion) Implication: The jewelry industry can benefit from the trend of pop culture accessories to attract younger and more diverse consumers. - [Galactic Spaceship Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-spaceship): These Star Wars Spaceship Rings are the Perfect Marriage of Styles (Category: Fashion) Implication: Innovate and disrupt the jewelry industry by creating unconventional and themed pieces that cater to pop culture enthusiasts. - [Geek-Chic Sci-Fi Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-warriors): Canvas Warriors Lets Fans Customize Their Own Doctor Who Charm Bracelet (Category: Fashion) Implication: The jewelry industry can explore custom design options to offer customers personalized products and increase customer engagement. - [Wizard Film Charm Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joseph-nogucci): Joseph Nogucci Brings a Favorite Magic Series to Jewelry Design (Category: Fashion) Implication: The industry of jewelry design and manufacturing, where designers like Joseph Nogucci can create innovative and unique pieces inspired by popular film franchises. - [Fantasy-Themed Charm Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noble-houses): This Game of Thrones Bracelet Has Charms Representing Noble Houses (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Jewelry designers can explore the realm of fantasy-themed accessories to meet the demand for unique and personalized pieces inspired by beloved TV shows and movies. - [Fierce Dragon Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-earrings): These Dragon Earrings are Perfect for Fans of Daenerys Targaryen (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion industry can leverage the dragon-themed fashion trend to create unique and stylish accessories that appeal to pop culture enthusiasts. ## Recent trend clusters - [Scaled Restraint](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/small-luxury-watches) (Fashion) - [Sneaker Theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sneaker-theater) (Fashion) - [Ritual Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ritual-systems) (Fashion) - [Athletic Styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/athletic-styling) (Fashion) ## Trending in Fashion - [Paisley-Shelled Collector Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paisley-shelled-collector-sneakers) - [Fruit-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-wristwatches) - [Deluxe Beauty Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-and-prestige) - 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