# Body Chains Bliss Lau Rocks the Hottest Trend in Jewelry for Men and Women By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-06-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bliss-lau-body-chains References: [knighttcat](http://www.knighttcat.com/2009/06/werestilltalkingaboutbodychains.html) & [blisslau](http://www.blisslau.com/) Body chains are one of today's hottest trends in jewelry. Draping the bodies of both women and men, [metal chain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-chain-shop) is no longer in the background as the carrier of an over-sized pendant, they have become the statement piece themselves. [Bliss Lau](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monique-lhuilliers) is undeniably one of the forerunners of the [body chain designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billie-x-ian-charms). We’ve seen her work before and now the look is even edgier; draped on black fabric and against tattooed bodies. Personally I am partial to the ultra cool brass sleeves, but I would love any of her work. By the way, that’s Bliss herself in photo 9. Images 2-6 are thanks to [Refinery 29](http://pipeline.refinery29.com/lookbook/bliss_lau_fall_lookbook.php). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Body Chains:** Opportunity for jewelry designers to create statement pieces that drape the bodies of both men and women. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate body chains as the focal point of jewelry designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gender Inclusive Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-o-jewelry-allgender-collection.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Minimalist Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebone.md) - [Complimentary Sculptural Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Unique Chain Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-chain-shop.md) - [Athlete-Approved Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curb-chain-collection.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md)