# Insect Taxidermy Trinkets Lito Karakostanoglou Jewelry Features Exquisitely Morbid Bugs By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-12-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lito-karakostanoglou References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/2010/12/23/lito-karakostanoglou-scarabs-jewelry/) Lito Karakostanoglou is a nomadic designer whose travels have definitely contributed to an awesome jewelry collection. Pieces from this imaginative accessory designer's collection are elegant, majestic and a bit morbid. Lito Karakostanoglou uses actual scarabs for the collection, preserving them for years at a time. The dung beetles are then housed in cage necklaces or earrings, making for a whimsical collection of taxidermy and fabulousness. Check out what Lito Karakostanoglou can do in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 71% | 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) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Whimsical Taxidermy Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable and ethical practices in taxidermy to create unique and whimsical jewelry pieces. - **Preserving Natural Specimens:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative preservation techniques to extend the lifespan of natural specimens for use in artistic designs. - **Combining Nature and Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge nature-inspired elements with fashion accessories to create bold and avant-garde designs that resonate with eco-conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unconventional and sustainable materials into jewelry-making processes to cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly accessories. - **Taxidermy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce ethical practices and alternative preservation techniques in taxidermy to transform it into a more sustainable and artistic industry. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with unconventional artists and designers to push the boundaries of fashion by incorporating elements of taxidermy and preserved specimens in collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haunting Fine Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [Untamed Nature-Inspired Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature.md) - [Organically Shaped Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitas.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md)