# Hanging Hook Necklaces The Clothes Hanger Necklace Made From Recycled Metal Hooks By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-02-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothes-hanger-necklace References: [superuse.org](http://www.superuse.org/story.php?title=Clotheshangers-collar) & [frederiketop.nl](http://frederiketop.nl/news) If you've ever worked in retail (or just bought all of your hangers from [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeahack-collection)) then you know that they are prone to coming apart. Once the metal hook has become unattached from the wooden or plastic base they're pretty useless, or are they? One ingenious retail employee collected the metal hooks and made this stunning clothes hanger necklace from them. The clothes hanger necklace is a beautiful piece of [recycled jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited) but could also double as a collar on futuristic clothing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recycled Jewelry:** Creating jewelry from recycled materials, such as metal hooks, can be popular among eco-conscious consumers. - **Upcycling:** Upcycling unused or discarded products, such as metal hangers, into new and stylish products is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Sustainability in Clothing:** Creating clothing or accessories out of recycled materials can be part of a larger trend towards sustainability in the fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the use of recycled materials, such as metal hooks, in creating jewelry or clothing to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Retail:** Retailers can benefit from upcycling unused or discarded products, such as metal hangers, into new and stylish products to attract customers and reduce waste. - **Accessories:** Creating unique and eco-friendly accessories, such as the clothes hanger necklace, can present new opportunities in the accessories industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Hotel Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperform-hanger.md) - [Geometrically Shaped Hanger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-hanger.md) - [Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chong-shop.md) - [Fragrance-Defusing Hanger Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ploud-hanger.md) - [Expanding Garment Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-hanger.md) - [Thin-Wood Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charity-hanger.md) - [Rotating Punctuation Mark Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotion-hanger.md) - [Storage-Conscious Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coat-hingers.md) - [Modular Minimal Wardrobe Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koi-cloths.md)