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# Dangling People Jewelry
Hanging by Rita Botelho is a Series of Earrings Worth Holding Onto

By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-02-17 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-by-rita-botelho
References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/02/16/hanging-by-rita-botelho/) & [ritabotelho](http://www.ritabotelho.com/)

Hanging by Rita Botelho is a series of interesting earrings that feature [miniature people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures) hanging onto a rope that dangles from your ears. The earrings are made of metal wire and have different shapes.

Hanging by Rita Botelho features some fun characters such as a [rock climbing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entwined-objects) men decked out in their gear and people just hanging out on the side of your face. The concept of the earrings is to tell a story through the jewelry and use your imagination.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 58% | Activity: 34% | 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) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Narrative Jewelry:** New jewelry designs that tell a story through imaginative or sentimental elements.
- **Interactive Accessories:** Jewelry and fashion accessories that involve participation from the wearer, whether through movement, sound, or other means.
- **Humanoid Accents:** Personal adornments that feature abstract or realistic human figures, faces, or forms.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can offer more creative jewelry options to consumers looking for unique and narrative pieces.
- **Art:** Jewelry designers can collaborate with visual artists to produce one-of-a-kind wearable art projects.
- **Entertainment:** Jewelry designers can create pieces inspired by popular culture, movies, or TV shows that feature interactive and narrative elements.

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