# Heiress-Dedicated Accessories The Abakus 'Birds of Carnage (The Dark Phase)' Collection By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abakus-birds-of-carnage References: [tmagazine.blogs.nytimes](http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/23/backstory-the-new-collectibles/) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/ABAKUS-Collection-Official/143789592095?ref=ts) The Abakus 'Birds of Carnage (The Dark Phase)' collection is dedicated to one of the most outrageously fashionable heiresses around -- the Honourable Daphne Guinness. The collection of accessories, from bird cuffs to spiky bracelets to pearl and chain necklaces, was inspired by revolutionaries in all fields, including Daphne DuMaurier and Edgar Allen Poe. If you're into [dark accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikimoto-x-chrome-hearts) that go beyond the latest "trends," the Abakus 'Birds of Carnage (The Dark Phase)' collection will have you awestruck. **Implications** - The Abakus Birds of Carnage (The Dark Phase)' collection is really focused on the [femme fatale aspects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025). If that is something that you are into, you will love this collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dark Accessories:** The Abakus 'Birds of Carnage (The Dark Phase)' collection taps into the trend of dark and edgy accessories. - **Revolutionary-inspired Accessories:** The Abakus 'Birds of Carnage (The Dark Phase)' collection reflects a trend of accessories inspired by historical revolutionaries and literary figures. - **Femme Fatale Fashion:** The Abakus 'Birds of Carnage (The Dark Phase)' collection caters to the trend of embracing a femme fatale aesthetic in fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** The Abakus 'Birds of Carnage (The Dark Phase)' collection offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion accessories industry by introducing dark and revolutionary-inspired designs. - **Luxury Goods:** The Abakus 'Birds of Carnage (The Dark Phase)' collection presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the luxury goods industry by targeting a niche market interested in dark and edgy designs. - **Jewelry:** The Abakus 'Birds of Carnage (The Dark Phase)' collection brings disruptive innovation opportunities to the jewelry industry through its combination of pearls, chains, and revolutionary-inspired elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Haunting Fine Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Bird-Inspired Ethereal Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers.md) - [Untamed Nature-Inspired Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md)