# Aggressive Jewelry Ann Demeulemeester's Fall/ Winter 2009 Collection is for Fighters By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ann-demeulemeesters-fall-winter-2009-jewelery-collection References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/08/ann-demeulemeester-2009-fallwinter-accessories/) & [anndemeulemeester.be](http://www.anndemeulemeester.be/) For Fall/Winter 2009, Ann Demeulemeester created a line of [dark jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vera-wang-and-jared-atelier). Featuring gunmetal-colored chains and feather on some pieces Ann Demeulemeester’s jewelry line is a bit dangerous. A person could be tickled to death with the feathers, or poked very hard with the [spike ring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring). This Ann Demeulemeester jewelry line is presently available at her Hong Kong flagship store. **Implications** - Fashion pieces and accessories that manage to be [dark and delicate simultaneously](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alhambra-collection) give consumers and ironic element to their wardrobe, proving that pretty can also be edgy. Fashionistas particularly from the youth demographic are often torn between pretty sophistication and a restless urge to be rebellious and edgy. Aggressive jewelry satisfies both sides of the coin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dark and Delicate Jewelry:** Opportunity to create fashion pieces and accessories that combine dark and delicate elements, appealing to consumers looking for edgy and pretty aesthetics. - **Youthful Rebellious Fashion:** Potential to tap into the youth demographic by offering fashion that satisfies their desire for both sophistication and edginess. - **Ironically Edgy Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to design accessories that provide an ironic element to the wearer's wardrobe, offering a unique and edgy style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Jewelry:** Opportunity for jewelry designers and brands to create aggressive and edgy pieces that attract consumers looking for unconventional accessories. - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to cater to the demand for dark and delicate jewelry by providing a diverse range of edgy options for customers, particularly in the youth market. - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to experiment with combining dark and delicate elements in their designs, creating unique and rebellious fashion pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged Modern Holiday Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-3.md) - [Edgy Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikimoto-x-chrome-hearts.md) - [Tarnish-Resistant Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-cos-winter-edit.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Elegant Women's Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-jewelry1.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Symbolic Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protect-collection.md) - [Dynamic Bold Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu.md)