# Sultry Swimmer Accessories The Little People Collection by Frederique Conte is Made for the Water By John Ibbitson | Published 2011-11-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frederique-conte References: [howkapow](http://www.howkapow.com/jewellery) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/media/set/) Make a splash this summer with one of these [cute swimmer-inspired jewelry pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-alex-and-ani) designed by [Barcelona](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-wear-collection)-based artist Frédérique Conte. Part of his little people collection, the jewelry can be purchased on Howkapow, an online retailer that focuses on selling original work from independent and emerging artists. The little people collection by Frédérique Conte stands out on the site as one of its most endearing jewelery collections. How cute would it be to sport a small diver while sunbathing at an Olympic pool, or to wear the mini skinny-dipper while hanging out on the dock at the cottage. Whatever the occasion, these little athletic friends by Frédérique Conte will be at your side, or, more likely, around your neck, wherever you go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Swimmer-inspired Jewelry:** Designing jewelry pieces inspired by swimmers offers a disruptive opportunity to tap into the unique and niche market of water sports enthusiasts. - **Online Retailer for Independent Artists:** Creating an online platform dedicated to showcasing and selling original work from independent artists presents a disruptive innovation potential in the art and e-commerce industries. - **Athletic-friend Accessories:** Developing accessories featuring athletic-themed miniatures opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation by catering to sports enthusiasts who want to express their passion through wearable items. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry:** Incorporating swimmer-inspired designs into jewelry presents a disruptive innovation opportunity within the fashion and accessories industry. - **Art:** Establishing a platform that specifically promotes and sells original artwork by independent artists disrupts the traditional art distribution model and benefits the art industry. - **E-commerce:** Creating an online retail platform specializing in independent artist products disrupts the conventional e-commerce landscape and supports the growth of emerging artists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Luxe Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adriana-degreas-x-sabine-getty.md) - [Italian Summer Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soeur.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md) - [Waterproof Vancouver Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovers-tempo2.md) - [Elegant Sporty Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-swimwear-collection.md) - [Bespoke Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle-swimwear.md) - [Beachy Shell Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuckernuck.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md)