# Brooches for Dudes Edgy Jeweled Accessories To Pin-Point Male Fashionistos By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-02-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooches-for-dudes-edgy-jewelry-accessory References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/boutiques/b--Mens-brooches-from-dandy-to-edgy-1558.html) If a guy can't wear his Purple Heart and doesn't want to wear an American Flag pin, but needs 15 pieces of flair, then this [guy jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manly-bands-x-jeep-rock-crawler-ring) (gotta be a better word than brooch) would look really good on a long wool coat. Masculine designs like [dagger shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dagger-charm-collection) will ensure you're set apart from the guys that wear their cult pins or their Phi Beta Kappa keys. **Implications** - Youth consumers are skeptical of all [traditional gender and identity roles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take). Men are borrowing from women's fashion to create unique pieces and vice versa. Companies should take the mentality of this demographic into consideration when creating an ad campaign in order to foster a deeper connection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Gender-inclusive Fashion:** Expanding beyond traditional gender roles in fashion creates opportunities for unique designs and inclusive marketing campaigns. - **Cross-gender Borrowing:** Men borrowing from women's fashion and vice versa opens up possibilities for innovative accessories that appeal to a wider audience. - **Masculine Jewelry:** Designing masculine jewelry, such as dagger-shaped pieces, allows men to express their individual style while standing out from mainstream fashion trends. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of gender-inclusive and cross-gender borrowing by creating innovative designs and inclusive marketing strategies. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry industry can explore the opportunity of designing masculine jewelry, like dagger-shaped accessories, to cater to the growing demand for unique and edgy pieces among men. - **Advertising:** Advertising agencies can tap into the mindset of youth consumers by creating ad campaigns that challenge traditional gender roles in fashion and promote diversity and individual expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Masculine Fashion House Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-gastons-vuitton-collection.md) - [Multi-Wear Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-series-shippou.md) - [Hypoallergenic Waterproof Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-co.md) - [Men's Jewelry Rental Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelry-rental-program.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Expressive Piercing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pierced-by-claires.md) - [Gender Inclusive Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-o-jewelry-allgender-collection.md) - [Tarnish-Resistant Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-cos-winter-edit.md)