# Conceptual Armor Jewelry Japanese Designer Fangophilia Creates Unusual Accessories By Meghan Young | Published 2015-01-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armor-jewelry References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2015/01/09/japanese-designer-fangophilia-molds-silver-edgy-armor-like-accessories/) & [fangophilia](http://fangophilia.com/) The armor jewelry of Japanese designer Taro Hanabusa, who is more readily referred to as Fangophilia, offers something very different for fashion-forward individuals. As though inspired by the paper mache projects of grade school students, the armor jewelry depict molds of isolated body parts including ears, cheeks, kneecaps, fingers, and more. It can also be likened to grills considering some of the molds involve teeth. The photoshoot displaying many of the [armor jewelry designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece) give them a dark and Goth-like appeal. Yet the piecse could easily make appearance in sleeker [high fashion editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment) as well. Made out of silver, the [custom jewelry pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikimoto-x-chrome-hearts) reflect a sense of intimacy, especially between the designer and his lucky customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Armor Jewelry:** Designers can create armor jewelry pieces that reflect a sense of intimacy and unique style. - **Body Part Molds:** Creating body part molds for jewelry pieces can cater to consumers looking for unique fashion accessories. - **Goth-like Accessories:** Creating Goth-like accessories can appeal to fashion-forward individuals who want to showcase their individuality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry Industry:** Jewelry designers can incorporate unconventional materials and molds to create unique and intimate pieces for their customers. - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers can explore dark and Gothic themes in their collections to cater to customers looking for alternative fashion choices. - **Art Industry:** Artists can use wearable pieces to explore the boundaries of traditional art and create unique and thought-provoking pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Bold Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Minimalist Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebone.md) - [Organically Shaped Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitas.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md)