# Couture Brass Knuckles Martin Margiela's Manly Two-Finger Ring By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martin-margiela-two-finger-ring References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2009/07/16/martin-margiela-two-finger-ring/) & [oki-ni](http://www.oki-ni.com/Accessories/Martin-Margiela-Two-Finger-Ring/invt/mm0235slv) Martin Margiela's Two-Finger Ring is made from 100% brass and looks like a small and chic version of [brass knuckles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk). This [men's jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pav-nite) has a silver top bar which is perfect for engraving to make this Two-Finger Ring a nice present idea. This ring would not be complete without the [Maison Martin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-mm6-maison-margiela-collection) Margiela logo embossed on the inside. **Implications** - There has been a recent direction towards aggressive fashion, in which consumers are choosing weapon-inspired accessories to accent their more rebellious styles. This preference for rebellious dressing signifies a shifting attitude in society after the recession, an attitude that is based on aggression, hostility and anarchy that shows consumers no longer want to be the "victim." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Weapon-inspired Accessories:** There is a trend towards aggressive fashion, where consumers are choosing jewelry and accessories inspired by weapons to show rebellion and strength. - **Personalized Men's Jewelry:** The silver top bar on Martin Margiela's Two-Finger Ring can be engraved, making personalized men's jewelry a potential trend. - **Rebellious Attitude:** The preference for aggressive fashion signifies a shift towards a rebellious attitude in society, where consumers no longer want to be seen as victims of the recession. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion and apparel brands can create a line of weapon-inspired accessories that appeal to consumers who want to express their rebellious attitude through fashion. - **Jewelry Design:** Jewelry designers can explore personalized men's jewelry with engravings that cater to the trend of customization and individualization. - **Marketing:** Marketing firms can promote the shift towards a rebellious attitude in society and create campaigns that encourage consumers to express their individuality through fashion and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haute Fashion Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-mm6-maison-margiela-collection.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Collaboration Automotive Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manly-bands-x-jeep-rock-crawler-ring.md) - [Golden Luxe Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-x-timex.md) - [Masculine Fashion House Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-gastons-vuitton-collection.md) - [Dynamic Bold Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Luxe Golf-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-concierge-x-malbon.md) - [Gold-Tonal Ring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crw001g9jr.md)