# Creepy Crawly Shirt Embellishments Etsy Store ‘dabbledesigns' Sells Arachnid-Inspired By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-05-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dabbledesigns References: [nylonmag](http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=7961) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/57298340/collar-tips-spider?ref=sr_gallery_8&ga_ref=auto4&ga_search_query=silver) Inspired by the massive popularity of buttoned-up fashion in the past season, [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) store ‘dabbledesigns’ is selling some eye-catching [removable collar tips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece) with an arachnid edge. The collar tips, which have been catching the eye of many bloggers, are one of many similarly surprising collar embellishments. Designed to fit any pointed tip collar, ‘dabbledesigns’ only adds to the appeal of its already intriguing product by allowing buyers to integrate the leggy accessory into an array of different outfits. In tune with the current conservatively deviant aesthetic, these tips add a bit of character without being inappropriate. The provocative tips, available on the company’s Etsy page, are made of base metal and have been given an antique silver finish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Removable Collar Embellishments:** The trend of removable collar tips is gaining popularity, offering an opportunity for companies to innovate with unique designs and materials. - **Arachnid-inspired Fashion:** The arachnid-inspired trend in fashion is a niche market that could provide opportunities for new and innovative products with creepy crawly embellishments. - **Conservatively Deviant Aesthetic:** The trend of adding character to conservative fashion without being inappropriate opens up possibilities for creative and disruptive designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can take advantage of the trend of removable collar embellishments, arachnid-inspired fashion and conservatively deviant aesthetic to come up with new and unique designs. - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can explore opportunities in creating arachnid-inspired collar tips and other embellishments, offering unique and innovative accessories to elevate any outfit. - **E-commerce:** The growing popularity of unique and one-of-a-kind items like arachnid collar tips offers opportunities for e-commerce retailers to carve out a niche and offer exclusive items to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bug-Repelling Charm Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-collection.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Haunting Fine Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice.md) - [Pink Spider-Themed Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sp5der-worldwide.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Charm-Adorned Dog Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charmadorned-dog-collar.md) - [Tasselled Chain Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-pop-mart-skullpanda.md)