# Fierce Fashion Armor These Stylish Accessories Are Chainmail Chic By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-02-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fierce-fashion-armor-stylish-accessories-are-chainmail-chic References: [unzickerdesign](http://www.unzickerdesign.com/index.php) Unzicker Design is the studio of artist Elaine Unzicker. Her unconventional use of chainmail as an element of [designer jewelry and fashion accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot) makes her work both eye-catching and unique. Trained as a fine artist, the Ojai, California-based Unzicker became interested in medieval chain mail during her studies. The fluid movement of the mesh allows her to create body-loving art. She combines stainless chain mail with [castings of plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry) to create [unique purses, jewelry and wearable metalwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ha-mat-set). Her pieces are for sale on her website as well as from select retailers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Chainmail Fashion:** The growing popularity of chainmail-inspired fashion presents opportunities for designers to incorporate the material in new and innovative ways. - **Wearable Metalwork:** The trend towards wearable metalwork allows for the creation of durable and unique fashion accessories. - **Industrial Chic:** The use of chainmail as a design element is part of the growing industrial chic trend in fashion and interior design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Jewelry Design:** The incorporation of chainmail in jewelry design presents opportunities for jewelers to create unique and durable pieces. - **Fashion Design:** The chainmail trend provides opportunities for fashion designers to incorporate the material in new and creative ways. - **Interior Design:** The industrial chic trend, which includes the use of chainmail as a design element, offers opportunities for interior designers to create unique and edgy spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Hypoallergenic Waterproof Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-co.md) - [Complimentary Sculptural Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece.md) - [Tarnish-Resistant Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-cos-winter-edit.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md)