# Graph Necklaces Kali Arulpragasam's Jewelry Collection 'Cra$h' Reflects the Recession By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-12-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kali-arulpragasam References: [viceland](http://www.viceland.com/fashion/2009/12/breastonimics/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20vice-fashion%20Vice%20Fashion) The recession has hit people hard and has influenced many things including Kali Arulpragasam's 'CRA$H' collection of jewelry. This Sri-Lankan-born designer is now based in London and crafts a [jewelry line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-extraleganza) that reflects the economic downturn in a fun Fresh Prince of Bel Air sort of way. When asked why her [necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-necklace) were all pie charts and graphs, Arulpragasam's response was that she "wanted to do something that manipulates glitz and brings reality and misery into glamour. Even though the [stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment) are selling something so miserable, it’s still fantastic. It’s a sort of clash that works really well, unemployment, homelessness, debt, statistics, numbers – the truth about the economic crisis." Take a look at her CRA$H line in the above gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 43% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recession-inspired Jewelry:** There is an opportunity for designers to create jewelry collections that reflect the current economic climate and offer a unique perspective on the recession. - **Graphic-based Accessories:** Using pie charts and graphs in jewelry design presents an opportunity to combine glamour with the representation of reality and social issues. - **Merging Glamour and Misery:** Exploring the juxtaposition of luxury aesthetics and somber themes enables designers to create innovative collections that challenge traditional notions of beauty. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Jewelry:** The fashion jewelry industry can tap into the trend of recession-inspired collections by incorporating symbolic elements and narratives into their designs. - **Creative Accessories:** The creative accessories industry can adopt graphic-based designs and explore unconventional materials to create statement pieces that convey social and economic messages. - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can embrace the concept of merging glamour with misery to create innovative and thought-provoking collections that resonate with socially conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [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) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Tariff-Conscious Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tease-necklace.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Nostalgic Crayon-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nadine-ghosn-crayola-pack.md) - [Chic AAPI Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kin-studio-x-sua-suprette.md)