# Shackle Bangles Marisa A. Lomonaco Designs Jewelry That is Dungeon-Appropriate By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marisa-a-lomonaco References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/nyc-based-mal-jewelry-is-beautifully-badass) & [maljewelry](http://www.maljewelry.com/) Marisa A. Lomonaco, a [sculptor turned designer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection), creates jewelry that seems to belong in dungeons. This medieval, Gothic undertone to her creations gives the jewelry label an overall sinister feeling -- but in a good way, of course. It is quite convenient, then, that her jewelry label is named Mal, which means "bad" in French and Spanish. From [shacklelike cuffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elsa-peretti1) to collared necklaces, Marisa A. Lomonaco seems to channel an agressive bondage theme in her designs as well. As far as hardcore fashion accessories go, these will definitely rank very high on most people's lists. In fact, even if a waif-thin fashionista is seen rocking these [spiked and leather accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu), a person would think twice before messing with her, that's for sure. Marisa A. Lomonaco is based in Beacon, New York. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gothic Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with new materials and techniques to create modern Gothic jewelry designs. - **Bondage-inspired Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore alternative materials and styles to create edgy bondage-inspired accessories with a contemporary twist. - **Sinister Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge unconventional elements and dark aesthetics to create a new wave of sinister fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and market unconventional, dungeon-appropriate jewelry pieces that appeal to niche markets seeking alternative fashion choices. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace gothic and bondage-inspired fashion to cater to an audience looking for edgy, unconventional clothing options. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine sculpture and jewelry design to create unique art pieces that challenge traditional boundaries and provoke thought. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Complimentary Sculptural Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Durable Handmade Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-handmade-jewelry.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Minimalist Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebone.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md)