# Fabric Gem Necklaces The Hitokoo 'Bling!' Series Provides Affordable Jewels By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-06-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitokoo-bling-series References: [themag.it](http://www.themag.it/inspiration/2012/bling-necklaces-by-hitokoo.html) & [hitokoo](http://hitokoo.com/) The Hitokoo 'Bling!' series provides an adorable alternative to real diamonds. The line is designed by Hitokoo founder, the Hamilton-based fashion artist Hitoko Okada. The necklaces use fabric jewels in place of real diamonds, and as the label describes, the Bling! series is a playful exploration of society's, "issues of consumption as a cultural obsession for acquisitions of status and luxury." Okada hand-makes these clusters of gems using screen-printing and [hand stitching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird). Each necklace is then finished off by being delicately placed in a cutely packaged box that also contains the artist's statement. The necklaces come in a variety of [bright colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boom-by-daniele) making them great statement pieces with an important message to share about what people place value upon. For approximately $75 US, the Bling! series is much more affordable and realistic to purchase than a diamond. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fabric Jewelry Trend:** As more consumers prioritize sustainability and affordability, creating fabric jewelry instead of using real diamonds and gemstones can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the jewelry industry. - **Handmade Accessories Trend:** Over the last few years, there has been a growing trend towards handmade jewelry and accessories like the Hitokoo 'Bling!' Series, which presents an opportunity to transform the mass-producing fashion industry. - **Packaging Design Trend:** With sustainability at the forefront, creating eco-friendly and unique packaging, like Hitokoo's cutely packaged box, can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the packaging industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry Industry:** The Hitokoo 'Bling!' Series and other fabric jewelry brands present an opportunity for the jewelry industry to offer more affordable and sustainable alternatives to traditional diamonds and gemstones. - **Fashion Industry:** The growing demand for handmade accessories presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to embrace handmade and locally produced products, enhancing creativity while reducing their environmental impact. - **Packaging Industry:** As more consumers prioritize sustainability, the packaging industry can embrace this demand by designing eco-friendly and reusable packaging that is unique and memorable like the Hitokoo 'Bling!' Series' packaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md) - [Limited-Edition Luxury Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-necklace.md) - [Hypoallergenic Waterproof Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-co.md) - [Bedazzled Anime Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-ice-x-pokmon.md) - [Gen Z-Inspired Hair Gems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gem-z-collection.md) - [Romantic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md)