# "On" Switch Men's Accessories The Adafruit iCufflinks Will Complete Your Power Suit By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-06-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adafruit-icufflinks References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5812441/icufflinks-for-the-ifan-in-your-ilife) & [adafruit](http://adafruit.com/icufflinks) You already clip your [BlackBerry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks) onto the belt of your best slacks, so why not add a pair of Adafruit iCufflinks to your crisply ironed shirt? What may sound like a cheesy concept is actually very well executed. Made from finely molded and burnished aluminum, these $130 [tech accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-ai-jewelry) are rendered animated thanks to pulsating LED lights inside. Once you've popped the circuit board and battery into place, these light-up cuff links will glow alternately "off" and "on" much like a [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-kare) electronic in hibernation mode. These Adafruit iCufflinks look very sleek and subtle, making them suave fashion accents fit for the office when they're deactivated. If you happen to be in the computing industry, however, I can imagine several occasions where your illuminating links would earn you words of envy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Animated Accessories:** The trend of incorporating animation into fashion accessories creates opportunities for unique and eye-catching designs. - **Tech-embedded Fashion:** The integration of technology into fashion items opens up possibilities for innovative and functional designs. - **Subtle Illumination:** The trend of discreetly incorporating LED lights into accessories provides a stylish way to add a touch of light and sophistication to outfits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore adding animation and LED lights to accessories to create futuristic and trendy designs. - **Technology:** The technology industry can collaborate with fashion brands to develop tech-embedded accessories that merge style and functionality. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can capitalize on the trend of subtle illumination by incorporating high-end materials and intricate LED patterns into their accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energizing Gold-Plated Cufflinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-hour-energy-cufflinks.md) - [Visual Graphic-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esc-keys.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board.md) - [Color-Shifting Smart Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipolish.md) - [Shirt Cuff-Integrated Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuff-watch.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Turn Signal Armbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flasher-armbands.md) - [Glow‑In‑Dark Tech Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit-board-device.md) - [Connected Conference Badge Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-display.md) - [Vintage Icon-Themed Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-kare.md)