# Expandable Eco Bangles Alex and Ani Recycled Metal Jewelry Inspires the Spirit By Bianca | Published 2009-07-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alex-and-ani References: [alexandani](http://www.alexandani.com) Designed to the inspire the spirit, Alex and Ani [eco-friendly jewelery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist) is a fusion of consciousness and fab fashion. Alex and Ani’s recycled metal jewelery includes necklaces, [bangles and bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bangle-collection), earrings, rings and hair accessories. Alex and Ani’s designer, Carolyn Rafaelian, has managed to capture the attention of celebs like Oprah Winfrey, Cameron Diaz, Miley Cyrus, Vanessa Hudgens, Drew Barrymore and Gwyneth Paltrow. Buying jewelry online can be tough as it’s hard to know if pieces will fit, but Rafaelian solved that problem by making her pieces expandable, allowing for custom fit. To top it off, Alex and Ani’s Charity By Design concept lets buyers feel they are [contributing to a social cause](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olaeda-hopeful-heart-bracelet-for-breast-cancer-awareness) as proceeds go to charities ranging from natural disaster relief to wildlife conservation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 45% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Expandable Jewelry:** The trend of expandable jewelry allows for custom fit and personalized accessories. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** The trend of eco-friendly fashion promotes conscious consumerism and sustainable materials. - **Charity Inclusivity:** The trend of charity inclusivity allows buyers to contribute to social causes through their purchases. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Jewelry:** The fashion jewelry industry can capitalize on the trend of expandable jewelry by offering customizable and inclusive designs. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The sustainable fashion industry can leverage the trend of eco-friendly fashion by incorporating recycled materials and promoting conscious consumerism. - **Charity Retail:** The charity retail industry can tap into the trend of charity inclusivity by partnering with brands that donate proceeds to social causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Doll-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-professions-collection.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Garden-Inspired Jewelry Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-york-botanical-gardens-x-alex-and-ani.md) - [Doll-Inspired Pocket-Sized Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-alex-and-ani.md) - [Apparel Brand Category Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ref-jewelry.md) - [Inclusive Elementally Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-wave.md) - [Tiny Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-pool-party-collection.md) - [Statement Bangle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bangle-collection.md) - [Dynamic Energy-Inspired Luxury Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collections.md)