# Elderly Hand Model Lookbooks 'Magic Hands' Highlights Karen Walker's Jewelry on Older Women By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-19 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-hands References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2016/08/19/karen-walker-advanced-style-jewellery/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [karenwalker](https://www.karenwalker.com/lookbook/magic-hands/magic-hands?p=2435) The 'Magic Hands' photography series by Ari Seth Cohen highlights manual jewelry from the Karen Walker Jewelry line. But rather than going the tradition route and capturing Walker's rings on disembodied hands, Walker chose to accentuate the elegance, class, and [timeless style of her jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry) on the hands of elderly women from nearby in California. According to Cohen, the photographer, hands can tell stories, sometimes even more than faces can. In Magic Hands, the story is one of adventure and luxury. The women in the series were both show business professionals, having danced in the Ballet Russes and in West Side Story on Broadway. Walker's jewelry collection reflects that adventure, with [playful and intricate rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring) that look excellent on the hands in the images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Elderly Hand Modeling:** Exploring the trend of using elderly hands as models for showcasing jewelry and other products, offering a unique perspective and highlighting the elegance of aging. - **Storytelling Through Hands:** Utilizing hands as a storytelling tool in photography to convey emotions, experiences, and narratives, creating a compelling visual language. - **Inclusive Representation in Fashion:** Embracing diversity and age inclusivity in fashion by featuring elderly women as models, challenging the traditional standards of beauty and promoting inclusivity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can leverage the trend of elderly hand modeling to tap into a more diverse customer base and showcase their products on a unique demographic. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore the trend of storytelling through hands to create visually captivating narratives in various genres, including fashion, advertising, and art photography. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from the trend of inclusive representation by featuring elderly models in campaigns and runway shows, promoting diversity and challenging ageist stereotypes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Dynamic Bold Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu.md) - [Jewelry-Centric Coffee-Table Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solange-azagurypartridge.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Iconic Jewelry Cuff Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elsa-peretti1.md) - [Statement Bangle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bangle-collection.md) - [Pro-Aging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-us-the-finger.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Expressive Charm Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/styled-by-katseye.md)