# Carbon Concrete Fashion Accessories The ‘Carbon Watch’ Has a Chic and Minimalistic Design By Caitlyn Fernandez | Published 2022-01-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-watch References: [carbonupcycling](https://carbonupcycling.com/) & [thecarbonmarketplace](https://thecarbonmarketplace.com/collections/frontpage/products/carbon-watch-1) 22 Design Studio is releasing a new watch called the ‘Carbon Watch.’ The watch sports a chic and minimalistic unisex design that encompasses the beauty of the natural raw materials it is made from. The simple design of the watch face is sculpted from [concrete and adorned with brass hands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissot-rockwatch). The concrete mix is unique as it combines '[Carbon Upcycling Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-x-revolution-chronomaster-revival-a3818)’ recycled carbon material with the impeccable industrial design and manufacturing skills of 22 Design Studio. The concrete additives make the watch strong, durable, and eco-friendly. As the watch is worn over time, the colors of the brass and [leather will deepen and get darker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-smartwatch-bands), adding a personalized look and feel. Image Credit: 22 Design Studio, The Carbon Marketplace by SkyBaron ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Fashion Accessories:** Using recycled materials and sustainable practices will continue to disrupt the fashion industry. - **Unisex Design:** Creating unisex products that appeal to all genders will disrupt traditional gendered marketing. - **Raw Material Usage in Product Design:** More designers will experiment with using unconventional raw materials in their designs for unique and innovative creations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to disrupt traditional gender marketing and promote sustainability. - **Design:** Designers can experiment with unconventional raw materials to create unique and sustainable products. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore sustainable practices and work to incorporate recycled materials in their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concrete Art-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-bang-meca10.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Sleek Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b1.md) - [Fashionable Carbon Fiber Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-bang-tourbillon-carbon-sra.md) - [Cushion-Shaped Carbon Case Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longines-ultrachron-carbon.md) - [Architect-Approved Watch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadao-ando-x-cauny.md) - [Carbon-Fiber Character Watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kremlin.md) - [Matte Black Ceramic Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-03-cyber-ceramic.md) - [Fiberglass-Infused Woven Ceramic Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urwerk-ur230-polaris.md) - [Industrial Design Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/176-cs500-smartwatch.md)