Category
Fashion
Aromatic Utility
Trend cluster
Category
Tech
Trinkets
Reflecting a youthful reliance on technology, USB jewelry offers modern integration.
4.3
Trend score
Trend
What is the Tech Trinkets trend?
Tech Trinkets: With the information age resulting in a shift towards more digitally based content and communication, convenient access to sources of technology has become increasingly important, particularity for tech-savvy youths. Aiming to satisfy a consumer need for increased tech accessibility, brands are merging such products as USBs with other market areas like jewelry to incorporate technology on a more routine level. The blending of tech and fashion reflects a move toward more diversified methods of digital attainability.
Trend themes
Themes within the Tech Trinkets trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Wearable Tech
Integrating technology with fashion for consumer accessibility
02
Dual-Functionality
Combining technology with jewelry to provide more than one practical use
03
Stealthy Tech
Introducing hidden or disguised technology into fashionable accessories
Industry implications
What the Tech Trinkets trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Fashion Industry
Collaborating with tech industry to create wearable fashion tech accessories
For
Technology Industry
Incorporating different tech features and functionalities into accessories and wearables
For
Advertising and Marketing Industry
Promoting dual functionality and disguised technology to appeal to consumers
Trend signals
Trend signals for Tech Trinkets
Trend score 4.3 out of 10, from popularity 65%, activity 57%, freshness 8%.
Popularity65%
Activity57%
Freshness8%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Tech Trinkets trend
5 featured examples from Jan 8, 2013 to Sep 16, 2014CategoryTech
USB-Embedded Bracelets
Vilnvixn Intelligent Accessories Ensure That Data Storage is Always Handy
Exploration of the fashion accessories industry to incorporate technology and enhance convenience for consumers.
CategoryFashion
Crystallized USB Jewelry
These Rhinestone-Covered Necklace Pen Drives are Flashy Memory Sticks
Fashion accessory industry can explore incorporating technology into their product offerings with USB jewelry.
CategoryTech
Smartphone Charging Bracelets
This Stylish Leopard Cuff is Actually a Concealed Charging Cord
The fashion accessories industry can leverage the trend of wearable tech as fashion by incorporating tech features into their designs.
CategoryFashion
Elegant Hard Drive Necklaces
The Swarovski USB Necklaces Are Electronically-Minded
Fashion designers can incorporate hidden wearable devices in their accessories to add both functionality and style.
CategoryTech
Portable Tech Storage Jewellery
The Hand Crafted Leather ‘TEK Bracelet’ is Chicly Mult
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate technology into traditional fashion accessories, opening up new markets for innovative products.
