# Bejeweled Jean Collars Honestly WTF Creates a Thrifty DIY Embellished Denim Shirt By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-08-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-embellished-denim-shirt References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-embellished-denim-shirt) Revamp that forgotten top in the back of your closet with this DIY Embellished Denim Shirt tutorial by Honestly WTF. Bejewelled collars are all the rage this season, with everyone from high-fashion designers to low-end retailers joining in on the movement. Inspired by western collar tips, the embellished look adds an eye-catching twist to ordinary dress shirts. Using an assortment of [rhinestones and buttons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-bracelet-kit), the tutorial shows how to create a high-end look for mere pennies. If you are looking to create a clustered look, choose a stiffer shirt to prevent the collar from sagging heavily. Also, consider using [old brooches or earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry) to create your [bejeweled collar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kansas-city-chiefs) for up-cycling at its finest. This DIY Embellished Denim Shirt tutorial is an easy and simple way to transform old duds into chic tops. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bejeweled Collar Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create detachable bejeweled collar accessories for shirts, allowing for easy customization and versatility. - **Upcycled Fashion Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a sustainable fashion brand that specializes in transforming old clothing items into trendy and eco-friendly pieces. - **DIY Fashion Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an online platform or app that provides step-by-step tutorials and inspiration for DIY fashion projects. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion designers to create a line of affordable, bejeweled collar tops that cater to the mainstream market. - **Jewelry and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable bejeweled collar accessories that can be attached to various clothing items, offering consumers a personalized jewelry option. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a subscription-based service that collects old clothing items from customers and upcycles them into fashionable pieces, reducing textile waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Pet-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruff-gems.md) - [Ornate Western Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwest-birch-studded-denim.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Pet Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-jewelry1.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Subtle Face Jewel Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-bijoux.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Fashion Jewelry Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvia-toledano.md) - [Glam Bracelet-Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-bracelet-kit.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md)