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Osseous Jewelry

The Columbine Phoenix Churchyard Line is Made From Bones and Other Human Remains

— July 17, 2011 — Fashion
Anyone looking for a slightly more morbid look this year should check out the Columbine Phoenix 'Churchyard' line for some bony finds. The designer makes jewelry out of human remains such as hair and bones.

While this fact may scare a few readers, just think about how authentic a Halloween costume would look with these creepy accessories. Costumers have the option to dress like a skeleton and wear one too! Even if Halloween has come and gone, the Columbine Phoenix 'Churchyard' collection is a unique jewelry collection that will amaze and shock onlookers year-round.

Implications - Contemporary society is constantly bombarded with a variety of products, so companies must take risks to stand out. Businesses would do well to use tactics such as shockvertising in their campaigns to garner the attention of busy customers.
Trend Themes
1. Morbid Accessories - Creating jewelry and accessories from human remains presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to tap into a niche market and offer a truly unique and morbid style.
2. Shockvertising - Using controversial and shocking tactics in advertising campaigns can help businesses capture the attention of busy customers and stand out in the crowded marketplace.
3. Year-round Halloween - The popularity of Halloween-inspired fashion and accessories opens up a year-round market for spooky and creepy designs that cater to those with a taste for the macabre.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can embrace the trend of creating jewelry from human remains, offering a distinct and morbid style for those seeking unconventional accessories.
2. Advertising - The advertising industry can explore shockvertising techniques to create attention-grabbing campaigns that leave a lasting impact on consumers.
3. Event Planning - The event planning industry can tap into the year-round Halloween trend by offering themed events, parties, and experiences that cater to people's love for the spooky and macabre.
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