# Rock Climbing-Inspired Necklaces DIY Proenza Schouler Necklace by Refinery29 Features Rough Stones By Erin Fox | Published 2012-11-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-proenza-schouler References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/proenza-schouler-necklace) & [ispydiy](http://www.ispydiy.com/) Mixing their brillant forces together, mega fashion site Refinery29 and little league blog I-Spy-DIY have created a DIY Proenza Schouler-inspired necklace using simple rock climbing tools. From a multitude of [thick colorful ropes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advisory-board-crystals-1) to darling [rough gems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection), the necklace captures next season's it look. Jenni Radosevich of I Spy DIY has collected all of these products from a hardware store to recreate the look. [Designer DIY tutorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird) are a very popular endeavor, as recreating the look of an over the top expensive item for a fraction of the cost is an excellent idea. The DIY Proenza Schouler-inspired necklace is targeted towards the sporty girl as it uses rock climbing materials to construct this adorable piece. The necklace is extremely simple to construct. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Designer DIY Tutorials:** The popularity of Designer DIY tutorials offers an opportunity for companies to create affordable fashion alternatives. - **Sport-inspired Fashion:** The rise of sport-inspired fashion creates an opportunity for companies to create unique pieces using unconventional materials. - **Mixed Media Accessories:** Mixed media accessories represent an opportunity for companies to merge various materials to create unique and personalized pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can benefit from the rise of DIY tutorials, and the new mixed media materials that can be used to create unique and affordable products. - **Jewelry Industry:** The jewelry industry, especially companies that specialize in unique and unconventional accessories, can take advantage of the rise of sport-inspired jewelry. - **Sporting Goods Industry:** The sporting goods industry has the opportunity to expand and offer sport-inspired accessories for everyday wear, based on the trend of using unconventional materials in fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Ice Cube Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cube-necklace.md) - [Painter-Themed Charm Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-at-the-museum.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Reimagined Performance Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-dark-tour-necklace.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md)