# Wild Animal Accessories Jungle and Ocean Species Adorn Kenneth Jay Lane's Jewelry By Crystal Gibson | Published 2009-04-02 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-a-jungle-out-there-animal-accessories References: [net-a-porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Kenneth_Jay_Lane) & [shopbop](http://www.shopbop.com/kenneth-jay-lane/br/v=1/2534374302029447.htm?all) They crawled their way into our jewelry boxes last spring, and this year they’re back for more. The [costume jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treasure-island) guru Kenneth Jay Lane has introduced us to his [animal collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/messika) with giraffes, monkeys, elephants, and snakes worn as [bracelets, necklaces and rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bangle-collection). Brilliant colors scream attention, though many comment that some pieces are borderline gaudy. In Canada, Kenneth Jay Lane can be found at all Holt Renfrew locations. In the United States, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue carry the animalistic accessories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Animal-inspired Jewelry:** There is an opportunity for jewelry designers to create fashionable accessories inspired by animals. - **Colorful Costume Jewelry:** The popularity of vibrant and attention-grabbing costume jewelry presents an opportunity for designers to create bold and innovative pieces. - **Wildlife-inspired Fashion:** The trend of incorporating wildlife motifs into fashion presents an opportunity for designers to create unique clothing and accessories that appeal to animal lovers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Jewelry Design:** Jewelry designers can tap into the animal-inspired jewelry trend to create innovative and fashionable accessories. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can explore incorporating animal-inspired accessories into their product offerings to cater to the growing demand for wildlife-inspired fashion. - **Costume Jewelry Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of colorful and bold costume jewelry by producing innovative and eye-catching pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Untamed Nature-Inspired Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Travel-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Luxe Cartoon Cat Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-en-bleu.md) - [Beachy Shell Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuckernuck.md) - [LNY-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwoods-lunar-new-year.md) - [Desert Diamond-Inspired Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-diamonds.md)