# Literal Jewelry 7 Bands Masquerading as Accessories By Weekend Tranny | Published 2009-12-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bands-in-disguise References: [onehandband.tumblr](http://www.onehandband.tumblr.com) & [onehandband.tumblr](http://www.onehandband.tumblr.com) It’s passe to wear that [faded band tee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-1) to the gig playing in town, so here’s the next best thing: musicians as wearable jewellery in disguise. The [Nine Inch Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nine-aurora) are now condensed fittingly as a [cord ring with nine inch-long nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandana-royale). Bat for Lashes gets even more literal with a bat pendant that has multiple eyelashes stuck onto its batwings. #### Buttons has a solution: get a zipper treatment. Looks like there is one more way for a fan to don his love for their favourite band without looking like the fan next shop. Get one of these Bands in Disguise, if they are for sale. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 22% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wearable Musician Accessories:** Musicians as wearable jewellery in disguise is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion/accessories industry. - **Literal Band Merchandise:** Literal band merchandise that goes beyond the traditional band tee is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the music merchandising industry. - **Musically-inspired Jewelry:** Creating jewelry inspired by musicians and their music is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the jewelry industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion/accessories:** Wearable musician accessories have the potential to disrupt the fashion/accessories industry. - **Music Merchandising:** Literal band merchandise can disrupt the traditional music merchandising industry. - **Jewelry:** Creating misically-inspired jewelry can disrupt the traditional jewelry industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Metal Band-Inspired Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-token.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Stylish Jewelry-Inspired Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jing-designer-earplugs.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stasto-stand-stones.md) - [Minimalist AI Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-ai-jewelry.md) - [Mix-and-Match Scented Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-bands.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md)