# Psychic Kitty Chain Jewelry The Ginette Lampalme Cat Necklaces are Whimsical and Charming By Tia Clarke | Published 2012-11-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginette-lapalme-cat-necklaces References: [ginettelapalme](http://www.ginettelapalme.com) The Ginette Lapalme cat necklaces offer fun, whimsical, kitty-inspired designs to spruce up any outfit. Ginette’s [kitty amulet necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade) are [hand-crafted and painted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird) in bespoke psychedelic colours. The spooky-looking kitties also feature jewels on their temples -- maybe those crafty cats are trying to read your mind? These whimsical pieces are just purr-fect for everyday wear and retail at $60-$70 from [Magic Pony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-converse), a gallery and shop in Toronto, Ontario. A graduate of OCADU, Ginette Lapalme is an multi disciplinary artist who works across the fields of drawing, painting, silkscreen sculpture and is also a co-founder of the Wowee Zonk comic zine collective. Previous works for Magic Pony have included ceramic cat sculptures, a series of hand painted Russian nesting dolls and even a miniature cat motel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Psychedelic Animal Jewelry:** There is an opportunity for jewelry makers to incorporate trippy designs into animal-inspired jewelry to appeal to a younger, more whimsical audience. - **Handcrafted Amulets:** There is an opportunity for artisans to create unique and customized jewelry pieces that serve as protective amulets or talismans to provide customers with a sense of spirituality and protection. - **Cat-inspired Accessories:** There is an opportunity for companies to create quirky and unique cat-inspired accessories that appeal to cat lovers and add a touch of whimsy to their daily outfits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Artisanal Jewelry:** The artisanal jewelry industry could capitalize on the trend of unique and personalized jewelry pieces by offering customers customized amulets, talismans, and other spiritual jewelry pieces. - **Pet-themed Products:** The pet-themed products industry could create cat-inspired accessories and jewelry pieces that appeal to pet owners and cat lovers alike to capitalize on the growing pet product market. - **Comic Zine Collectives:** Comic zine collectives could collaborate with artists to create unique and quirky jewelry pieces that appeal to comic zine readers and provide an additional revenue stream for the collective. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painter-Themed Charm Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-at-the-museum.md) - [Eclectic Cat-Specific Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-t-studios.md) - [Customizable Pet-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruff-gems.md) - [Humorous Cat Collectables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tired-cats-gachapon.md) - [Chic AAPI Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kin-studio-x-sua-suprette.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Bedazzled Anime Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-ice-x-pokmon.md) - [Halloween-Themed Cat Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-emotions-2.md) - [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md)