# Creepy Crawly Accessories This Daniel Proulx Steampunk Jewelry Won't Bug You Out By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-05-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-proulx-steampunk-jewelry References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/the-steampunk-creatures-of-daniel-proulx.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/catherinetterings) The Daniel Proulx steampunk jewelry combines great imagination with the ingenious use of copper wires and springs. Proulx has the amazing ability to transform little intricate mechanical parts into [creepy crawly insects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life) that manage to look beautiful. Some of the Daniel Proulx steampunk jewelry creations are done so well that they are displayed in museums and exhibitions. View Proulx's [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) shop (see source link) for more steampunk goodies. **Implications** - Modern-day consumers are attracted to designs that are unconventional. Products that incorporate a one-of-kind aesthetic into their style will appeal to customers who seek an exclusive experience in their purchases. Companies could develop their items with this otherworldly element in mind to attract more shoppers to their brand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Designs:** Companies could develop their items with this otherworldly element in mind to attract more shoppers to their brand. - **One-of-a-kind Aesthetic:** Products that incorporate a one-of-kind aesthetic into their style will appeal to customers who seek an exclusive experience in their purchases. - **Exclusive Experience:** Customers who seek an exclusive experience in their purchases will be attracted to products that incorporate a one-of-kind aesthetic into their style. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion companies could develop unconventional designs with a one-of-a-kind aesthetic to attract more shoppers to their brand. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry companies could create designs that incorporate an otherworldly element to appeal to customers seeking an exclusive experience in their purchases. - **Art:** Artists could create unconventional pieces with a one-of-a-kind aesthetic to attract buyers looking for an exclusive experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Haunting Fine Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice.md) - [Untamed Nature-Inspired Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature.md) - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [Complimentary Sculptural Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece.md)