# Amber-Embedded Leather Jackets The Ex-Savage 2010 Collection Offers Bejeweled Luxury Clothing By Katherinev123 | Published 2010-06-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex-savage-2010 References: [ex-savage_](http://www.ex-savage.com) A truly unique [line of outerwear harking from Scandinavia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scandinavian-edition-jackets), the Ex-Savage 2010 collection features [luxe leather jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-trenchcoat) decorated with genuine Baltic amber. Often containing mummified insects (think Jurassic Park's amber-encased mosquito) or plants, the Baltic amber seen in the pieces from the Ex-Savage 2010 collection give an interesting dash of luxury and ornateness to otherwise simply designed jackets. **Implications** - The typical jewels that we're so used to seeing are no longer the only [symbols of luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs). As other materials are explored and experimented with, new opportunities arise for the creation of high-class products. Luxury isn't just about having what's shiny; it can also mean having the newest and latest in design techniques and materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 31% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Exploring Alternative Materials:** The use of genuine Baltic amber in leather jackets demonstrates a trend of exploring unconventional materials for luxury fashion. - **Luxury Beyond Shiny Jewels:** The Ex-Savage 2010 collection showcases a trend of redefining luxury by using unique materials, such as Baltic amber, to create high-class products. - **Incorporating Nature in Fashion:** The inclusion of mummified insects and plants in the amber-embedded leather jackets reflects a trend of incorporating elements of nature into fashion design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can explore the use of unconventional materials like Baltic amber in their collections to create unique and exclusive products. - **Jewelry Design:** Jewelry designers can find opportunities in experimenting with alternative materials, such as mummified insects and plants encased in amber, to create distinctive and eye-catching pieces. - **Natural Materials and Cosmetics:** The trend of incorporating nature into fashion can be extended to the cosmetics industry, where natural materials like mummified insects and plants can be used in skincare and beauty products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatically Luxurious Leather Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocodile-leather-jacket.md) - [Leather Motto Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-motto-jackets.md) - [Honeybee-Themed Fragrance Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alvari-collection.md) - [Architectural Leather Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-cassie-sb.md) - [Wood-Created Progressive Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-jacket.md) - [Metal-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket.md) - [Camel Hair-Made Sustainable Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cameluxe.md) - [Untamed Nature-Inspired Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature.md) - [Versatile Sculptural Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection.md)