# Manga-Style Accessories Kanye West Jewelry By Glamboulevard | Published 2007-10-09 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanye-west-turns-jewelry-designer References: [glamboulevard](http://www.glamboulevard.com) Last week, during the Givenchy fashion show in Paris, superstar rapper Kanye West unveiled a prototype piece from his upcoming jewelry line. The 30-year-old has teamed up with [artist Takashi Murakami](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collab-with-takashi-murakami), who also designed the artwork for Kanye's recent Graduation album, to work on the [upcoming Manga-style jewelry collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-ice-x-pokmon). The hip-hop artist told WWD that "They'll be more accessible, they won't be all diamonds." At present no release date has been set. **Implications** - XX After all, what can you really expect from hip-hop mogul Kanye West other than some attitude and [cutting-edge style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu). I would love to purchase jewelry from Kanye West and I can bet I'm not the only person who wishes they could! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Manga-style Jewelry:** Creating jewelry inspired by manga can tap into the popularity of this art style and attract a younger audience. - **Collaborative Fashion:** Partnering with artists like Takashi Murakami allows for unique and innovative designs that can attract both fashion and art enthusiasts. - **Affordable Luxury:** Offering jewelry that is more accessible and not limited to diamonds can appeal to a wider market looking for stylish yet affordable accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Jewelry:** The fashion jewelry industry can explore manga-inspired designs and collaborations with artists to create unique and trendy accessories. - **Hip-hop Fashion:** The hip-hop fashion industry can embrace Kanye West's jewelry line as a disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate manga style into their fashion collections. - **Artistic Collaborations:** The art industry can explore partnerships with fashion designers to create innovative pieces that bridge the gap between fashion and art, appealing to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Luxury Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20-dollar.md) - [Rapper-Backed Vegan Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-the-family-x-gy-collection.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Watch Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audemars-piguet-x-kaws.md) - [Luxe Cartoon Cat Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-en-bleu.md) - [Edgy Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikimoto-x-chrome-hearts.md) - [Gem-Studded Songwriter Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandana-royale.md) - [Bedazzled Anime Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-ice-x-pokmon.md) - [Highly Affordable Fashion Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeezy-supply-1.md) - [Playful Anime Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-capsule-collection.md)