Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,655 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,976 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,976 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,215 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,655 cutting edge ideas.

Literal Gender-Bridging Jewelry

Betsy and Iya Create Androgynous Bridge-Inspried Pieces

— September 13, 2012 — Fashion
The chunky yet delicately wrought Betsy and Iya jewelry is great for men and women alike. The latest 'Bridge' collection is full of pieces with names like 'Fremont Bridge Cuff' and 'The Beam Earrings,' clearly inspired by famous bridges and their architectural designs.

The lines and curvatures specific to each bridge are etched into the pieces made from hand-formed oxidized brass. The collection includes detailed wide-banded cuff bracelets, smooth chunky rings and brass bars and tubing that are hung off of leather cord to create bracelets and earrings. The low-key gleam of the brass makes for very wearable pieces that don't are not in-your-face shiny. All of the Betsy and Iya jewelry is easily incorporated into men's and women's wardrobes alike.
Trend Themes
1. Androgynous Jewelry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating gender-neutral jewelry designs that appeal to a broad range of customers.
2. Architectural-inspired Jewelry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing jewelry pieces that draw inspiration from iconic buildings and structures for a unique and conversation-starting aesthetic.
3. Wearable Brass Jewelry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the use of brass as a material in jewelry-making for its low-key gleam and versatile appeal.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Jewelry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating androgynous designs and architectural inspirations into the fashion jewelry industry to cater to diverse consumer preferences.
2. Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the accessories market by offering wearable and versatile brass jewelry pieces with a unique aesthetic.
3. Artisanal Jewelry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embracing the trend of incorporating hand-formed oxidized brass to create artisanal jewelry that stands out in the market.
4.1
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness