# Building Material Accoutrements Cinder Block Cufflinks by Max Steiner Draw Industrial Inspiration By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-06-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinder-block-cufflinks-by-max-steiner References: [thefancy](http://www.thefancy.com/things/372780493847927049/Cinder-Block-Cufflinks) & [maxsteinerdesign](http://www.maxsteinerdesign.com) Featuring an [industrial design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mohmaya) that's hard to ignore, the Cinder Block Cufflinks by Max Steiner push the boundaries for what's considered a suitable option for finishing off a suit. The sophisticated styling of the Cinder Block Cufflinks by Max Steiner offer the distinct notion of a playful attitude and a sense of humor. While the shape and design of the cufflinks might have one believing they're quite heavy, in reality the blocks themselves are light as a feather whereas the link base is crafted from quality [stainless steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-1) to give them at least a little weight. A designer with several different hats, Steiner is a native New Yorker and is still based out of the Brooklyn borough. The eclectic inspiration of his designs come from his everyday surroundings, which give them an air of dignity, but never cockiness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Industrial-inspired Fashion Accessories:** There is an opportunity for fashion designers to create more industrial-inspired fashion accessories using unconventional materials to differentiate themselves. - **Humorous Business Attire:** Businesses can seize the opportunity to incorporate more playful and humorous elements into traditionally serious attire to boost morale and encourage individuality and creativity amongst employees. - **Lightweight Building Materials:** There is an opportunity for construction companies to explore the development of more lightweight building materials that are still structurally sound to improve efficiency and reduce costs in the construction process. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the incorporation of unconventional materials to create more industrial-inspired accessories and cater to a younger, trendier audience. - **Business Attire:** Business attire companies can seize the opportunity to create more playful and humorous accessories such as cufflinks to differentiate themselves from competitors and appeal to a younger demographic. - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore the development of more lightweight building materials that are still structurally sound to improve efficiency and reduce transportation and material costs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concrete Brick-Themed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/he-she-brick-slippers.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Energizing Gold-Plated Cufflinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-hour-energy-cufflinks.md) - [Pavement Brick Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unipaver.md) - [NYC-Inspired Steel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block.md) - [Minimalist Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plik-1.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Eyewear Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-1.md) - [Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo.md) - [Sturdy Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cement-decor.md)