# Street Sign Accessories Amuck Reclaimed Road Signage & License Plate Jewelry By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-08-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelry-amuck-reclaimed-accessories References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/08/amuck-jewelry.php?dcitc=th_rss) & [amuckdesign](http://www.amuckdesign.com/) Kansas-based husband-and-wife design duo Bryan and Andrea Ring use decommissioned road signs and license plates, along with various other reclaimed materials, to create these funky [eco-chic accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment). Inspired by urban street art, the work of these savvy metalsmiths include pieces such as Roger the Skull, a pendant made from a “No Dumping” sign, and the [City Bird necklace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu), made out of a stop sign and a license plate. Hats off to the Rings for giving raw unconventional materials a beautiful new life! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-fashion:** Utilizing reclaimed materials to create fashion accessories is a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable fashion brands. - **Upcycling:** The trend of using decommissioned road signs and license plates to create jewelry presents an opportunity for upcycling companies to innovate with new products. - **Street Art-inspired Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion brands to capitalize on the trend of urban street art and create accessories inspired by this unique style. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can utilize reclaimed materials to create eco-friendly accessories that appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Upcycling:** Upcycling companies can specialize in creating jewelry and other accessories using decommissioned road signs and license plates, offering a unique and sustainable product to consumers. - **Street Art:** Art and design companies can capitalize on the trend of street art by creating fashionable accessories inspired by urban street art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Reclaimed Industrial Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wa-lamp.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Playful Tarp Charm Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-trucking.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md)