# Car Part Creations The Katherine Hawkins Ford Focus Necklace is a Centennial Celebration Accessory By Regan Canie | Published 2011-10-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-focus-necklace References: [luxurylaunches](http://www.luxurylaunches.com/fashion/a_necklace_designed_out_of_ford_focus_car_parts_to_celebrate_100_years_in_britain.php) & [ford](http://www.ford.co.uk/) For a first anniversary it is traditional to receive paper and for a 10th it is customary to receive gold, but because it's never really been suggested what to share for a 100th anniversary, it can be assumed a [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/percival-x-ford) Focus Necklace must be it. To celebrate 100 years in Britain the UK car company commissioned jewelry designer Katherine Hawkins to fashion a [luxurious looking necklace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-necklace) using only parts of a Ford Focus. Hawkins, ironically, doesn't even know how to drive, but she still managed to assemble an auto-inspired accessory like a vehicle veteran. The mash up of nuts, bolts, and buttons that made up the Ford Focus Necklace turned out beautifully and glamorously helped boast a successful centennial anniversary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Accessories:** Creating jewelry and accessories using repurposed materials, such as car parts, offers a unique and eco-friendly fashion trend. - **Automotive-inspired Fashion:** Fashion designers are incorporating elements from automobiles into their designs, creating a bold and distinctive style. - **Collaborative Brand Partnerships:** Automotive companies are collaborating with artists and designers to create innovative and eye-catching accessories that celebrate their brand milestones. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Automotive companies can explore new revenue streams and brand collaborations by partnering with artists and designers to create unique accessories. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can tap into the upcycled accessories trend by incorporating repurposed materials, such as car parts, into their collections. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry designers can find inspiration in automotive elements to create distinctive and fashion-forward pieces for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toy-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-x-alex-and-ani.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Auto-Inspired Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/percival-x-ford.md) - [Reimagined Performance Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-dark-tour-necklace.md) - [Changemaker Automotive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-explorer-mens-only-edition.md) - [Elegantly Custom Car Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formawerx-era-collection.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-ford-bronco-60th-anniversary-package.md) - [Limited-Edition Timepiece Unveilings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1967-shelby-mustang-gt500.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md)