# Human Hair Neckwear Aoi Kotsuhiroi's Body Ornaments Are Macabre, Yet Fab By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aoi-kotsuhiroi-body-ornaments References: [hautemacabre](http://hautemacabre.com/2009/07/hair-hair/) & [web.mac](http://web.mac.com/han.a/iWeb/aoikotsuhiroi/) These incredible body ornaments from Aoi Kotsuhiroi are a bit on the macabre side, but they're captivating. Most of the images in the gallery above are of Aoi Kotsuhiroi's neckwear, which features [actual human hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clementine-grove) among [porcelain skulls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita) and crystal. Each of Aoi Kotsuhiroi's body ornaments are painstakingly made, and you can even contact the designer to have a custom piece made just for you. Check out some other [macabre jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice) and accessories below. **Implications** - The desire for customized and inventive products and accessories continues to grow as consumers are increasingly more interested in creating individual style. Due to the credit crunch, buyers are turning to items that use organic materials. By incorporating designs influenced by exotic looks, companies will attract buyers who seek distinctive looks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customized Accessories:** Opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for personalized and unique body ornaments. - **Macabre Jewelry:** Potential for creating captivating and dark-themed accessories that appeal to consumers looking for unconventional styles. - **Organic Material Products:** Opportunity to meet the demand for items made from natural and sustainable materials as consumers seek eco-friendly alternatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Potential for innovation in creating customized and macabre accessories. - **Jewelry:** Opportunity for jewelry makers to explore dark-themed designs with organic materials. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Potential for incorporating organic materials into fashion products, appealing to eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Dynamic Bold Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Multi-Wear Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-series-shippou.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Human Hair-Made Prosthetic Nipples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prosthetic-nipples.md)