# Morticia-Inspired Torso Tassels The Mascherina Modern Mourning Shoulder Piece is Hot By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-11-04 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mascherina-modern-mourning References: [hautemacabre](http://hautemacabre.com/2010/11/covet-garden-modern-mourning/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/60456136/modern-mourning-black-jet-and-leather) Though this may not be the first piece of [shoulder adornment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection) I've seen, the Mascherina Modern Mourning accessory is a daring stab at this new sub-sector of jewelry. Created by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sloap) retailer Mascherina, the Modern Mourning torso piece is a macabre masterpiece of black lacquered glass beads. The piece is inspired by the [Victorian era](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritageinspired-highend-jewelry), where creepy couture finds its ancestry. Check out the gallery to get a closer look at the Mascherina Modern Mourning piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 81% | 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) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Macabre Jewelry:** Opportunity to create unique and unconventional jewelry pieces inspired by death and mourning. - **Shoulder Adornments:** Chance to innovate and design shoulder accessories that add flair and style to outfits. - **Creepy Couture:** Potential to explore and develop fashion trends that draw inspiration from the Victorian era and incorporate dark themes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can tap into the demand for unconventional accessories, such as macabre and mourning-inspired pieces. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to incorporate shoulder adornments as a trend in clothing designs and accessories. - **Retail/e-commerce:** Retailers and e-commerce platforms can cater to the demand for unique and unconventional fashion pieces, including creepy couture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Haunting Fine Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Iconic Jewelry Cuff Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elsa-peretti1.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [Striking Wearable Sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-sculpture-1.md)