# Tribal Tape Jewelry Lauren Manoogian Creates Statement Necklaces From Paperclips and Vinyl By Rachel | Published 2009-07-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lauren-manoogian-jewelry References: [luckymag](http://www.luckymag.com/blogs/stylesteals/2009/07/new-obsession-manu-by-lauren-manoogian.html) & [shop.creaturesofcomfort.us](http://www.shop.creaturesofcomfort.us/) Lauren Manoogian has combined fashion-forward [statement jewelry design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu) with the office world with her paperclip and vinyl tape necklaces. The jewelry designs by Lauren Manoogian come in a variety of [bold colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs), and make it hard to believe they're made of [office supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nadine-ghosn-crayola-pack) like paperclips! Take a look at these great designs by Lauren Manoogian, and marvel at the fact she has that much patience. **Implications** - Due to the recession, consumers were less inclined to travel for pure leisure; however, a surge of products in the marketplace which reflect foreign cultures allow consumers to achieve that international adventurer appearance. Industries can cater to their domestic-dwelling consumers by providing them with culturally inspired products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashion-forward Office Supplies:** Creating jewelry from office supplies like paperclips and vinyl tape offers an innovative way to merge fashion and the workplace. - **Bold Statement Jewelry:** Designing bold and eye-catching jewelry using unconventional materials presents a disruptive opportunity in the fashion industry. - **Cultural-inspired Products:** Meeting the demand for culturally inspired products allows industries to tap into the desire for international experiences without traveling, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore incorporating office supplies and unconventional materials to create unique statement pieces. - **Office Supplies:** The office supplies industry can consider promoting their products as fashion-forward and versatile materials for creative designs. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of cultural-inspired products and offer customers unique and exotic pieces to enhance their living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Travel-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Tribal Art-Inspired Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bharata.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Fashion Jewelry Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvia-toledano.md)