# Badass Female Accessories The Knuckle-Comb Gives Punk Hairstyles Panache By Ayman | Published 2009-02-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knuckle-comb References: [ilovebadthings](http://www.ilovebadthings.com/2009/02/the-knuckle-comb.html) & [kosmosproject](http://www.kosmosproject.com/index) The Knuckle-Comb by Kosmos is a design that combines "feminine delicacy with power that characterizes modern women." The design is a fusion of the vintage women’s [silver hair comb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t3-x-lelet-ny) with the aggressive and punk [brass-knuckle buster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring). This makes for a delicate yet aggressive addition to any fashionista’s arsenal of [accessories and gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot). **Implications** - Today's power female is constantly seeking new ways to wear her status as a tough, powerful woman on her sleeve. This has resulted in an array of apparel pieces, accessories and cosmetics products that bear a more badass aesthetic, such as this Knuckle-Comb. Regardless, pieces like the Knuckle-Comb continue to serve purposes that are associated with classic femininity, providing women with a happy medium. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Badass Aesthetic:** The rise of apparel pieces, accessories, and cosmetic products with a more badass aesthetic presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Fusion Designs:** Merging contrasting elements, like the combination of vintage women's silver hair comb with a punk brass-knuckle buster in the Knuckle-Comb, showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in accessory design. - **Empowerment Accessories:** The demand for accessories that empower women and reflect their status as tough and powerful individuals, such as the Knuckle-Comb, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the accessory market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The badass aesthetic trend in apparel pieces, accessories, and cosmetics presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Accessory Design Industry:** The fusion of contrasting elements in designs, as exemplified by the Knuckle-Comb, highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the accessory design industry. - **Empowerment Market:** The demand for empowerment accessories and products that reflect strength and power, like the Knuckle-Comb, opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the empowerment market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Empowering Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empowering-jewelry.md) - [Accessorized Styling Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-treat-sweet-to-sleek-treat.md) - [Hybrid Women's Boxing Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-boxing-gloves.md) - [Empowerment Beauty Kit Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empowerment-beauty-kit.md) - [Multi-Wear Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-series-shippou.md) - [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md) - [Hair Gem Stylers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gem-pen.md) - [Soccer-Inspired Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/systemarosa.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md)