# Bow Tie Pendants The Bow Necklace Lets You Instantly Dress Up for Any Occasion By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-06-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-necklace References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/76337201/lovely-bow-necklace-fabric-bow-pendant?ref=fp_treasury_12) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/people/maryankastudio?ref=ls_profile) The Bow Necklace is a quirky accessory that combines men's neckwear with [women's jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademoiselle-jules). The piece is a wearable bow tie that doesn't need a collar to be shown off. The bow tie portion has a white background and brightly colored dots. The Bow Necklace is a funny piece that is sure to attract some attention for its sheer originality. If you are interested, have a look at the [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) page for the Bow Necklace to get your own. **Implications** - Youth consumers have a strong penchant for ironic humor. The bow tie takes on a different meaning when its context is changed and it's placed on a necklace. Companies should consider how they can draw from popular culture to create products that are imbued with humor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 19% | 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) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Quirky Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to create unique and unconventional accessories to appeal to consumers' desire for individuality. - **Gender-bending Fashion:** Possibility to explore androgynous fashion by combining elements from traditional men's and women's wear. - **Ironic Humor:** Potential for brands to leverage ironic humor in product design and marketing to resonate with youth consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can venture into creating unconventional accessories and exploring gender-fluid fashion trends. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry companies can innovate by incorporating unconventional materials and designs into their pieces. - **Retail/ E-commerce:** Opportunity for online retailers to cater to the demand for unique and humorous fashion accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Smart Heart-Shaped Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Playful Accessory Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentine-collection.md) - [Multi-Wear Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-series-shippou.md) - [Elegant Women's Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-jewelry1.md) - [Bedazzled Anime Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-ice-x-pokmon.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Whimsical Printed Pet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-print-pet-collection.md)