# Elegant Earpieces The Bluetooth Drop is a Fashionable Way to Keep in Touch By Alex Scott | Published 2010-03-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-drop References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/Gallery/Bluetooth-headset-_quotDrop_quot/365589) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Sokolova) Most Bluetooth sets out there right now look pretty dorky. Many extend awkwardly off the face and make you look like you should be on board the Enterprise. It only makes sense, then, that these ear pieces get the stylistic upgrades they need to match the [flashy handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-x-kendra-scott) out there. The Bluetooth Drop looks like it could double as a [formal piece of jewelery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-slac), which is exactly the look it was going for. The Bluetooth Drop, created by Ekateryna Sokolova, is designed to complement a woman's formal wear so that she can wear a nice dress and not look silly with a [hands-free device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-freeclip-2). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashionable Bluetooth Accessories:** Opportunity for designers to create Bluetooth devices that are both functional and stylish for fashion-conscious users. - **Integrating Technology Into Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore collaborations with tech companies to develop fashionable wearables that incorporate technology seamlessly. - **Discreet Hands-free Communication:** Opportunity to design inconspicuous hands-free devices that blend seamlessly with formal attire for professional settings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion industry can leverage the demand for stylish Bluetooth accessories, creating a new market segment. - **Technology and Wearables:** Tech companies can collaborate with fashion designers to create innovative wearables that combine style and functionality. - **Communication and Electronics:** Electronics manufacturers can focus on developing discreet and elegant hands-free communication devices for business professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earring Earbud Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib.md) - [Fashion-Forward Audio Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peripherii-priamble.md) - [Attention-Grabbing Hearing Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overtone-hearing-aid.md) - [Sculptural Earbud Statement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-sculptural-earbuds.md) - [Icy Aesthetic Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hakii-ice-earbuds.md) - [Crystal-Embellished Earwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-loop.md) - [Fashion-Forward Audio Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-audio.md) - [Style-Driven Clip-On Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-soundgear-clips.md) - [Modern Design-Forwrd Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tozo.md)