# Bling-Encrusted Faces Fritz Helder and the Phantoms Extreme Rhinestone Face Coverings By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-25 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bling-bling-make-up-fritz-helder-and-the-phantoms-extreme-rhinestone-face-c References: [&imgrefurl=http](http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://pinkmafia.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/fc_fritz-helder-and-the-phantoms1.jpg) & [fritzhelder](http://www.fritzhelder.com/) Toronto hipster band 'Fritz Helder and the Phantoms' consistently takes style to whole other level. It is never dull with them. Their fashion is always fresh and edgy. These pics are from the glamorous Fashion Cares fundraiser put on by the Aid Committee of Toronto, where the band strutted their stuff as [glamorous skeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet) in extreme [rhinestone face coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski). Fritz, the lead singer of *Fritz Helder and the Phantoms*, had his whole head covered in [rhinestones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-loop)! See gallery for pics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rhinestone Face Coverings:** Opportunity to innovate rhinestone-based facemasks and shields as a fashionable health accessory. - **Extreme Personalization:** Disruptive trend towards personalized self-expression through accessories like rhinestone face masks and jewelry. - **Innovative Fashion:** Opportunity to develop niche fashion accessories to cater to consumers' unique expression and preferred styles. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can focus on creating personalized and rhinestone-studded masks or shields to cater to this emerging fashion trend. - **Healthcare:** Incorporating rhinestone accessories as obligate fashion accessories for healthcare workers could offer a unique way to express their individuality. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry designers can create a line of rhinestone-studded accessories to cater to people who love blings like rhinestones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blinged-Out Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asap-rocky-1.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Rhinestone Earphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glam-earpods-holder.md) - [Subtle Face Jewel Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-bijoux.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Gen Z-Inspired Hair Gems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gem-z-collection.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski.md) - [Crystal-Embellished Earwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-loop.md)