# Hip Gangsta Baubles Melody Ehsani Makes Badass Accessories for Thugs-in-Training By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melody-ehsani-accessories References: [lifelounge](http://lifelounge.com/A-sweet-song-by-Melody-Ehsani.aspx) & [melodyehsani](http://www.melodyehsani.com) Let's be real here, there is always going to be someone cooler than you. Always. Melody Ehsani is one of those people, and you might as well come to terms with it. The shoe and jewelry designer’s new line consists of bold and bright accessories. Melody Ehsani has preference for ghetto glam inspirations and it is noticeable in her work, which spans from chain link knuckle-dusters to necklaces that tell you where to go. Check out the gallery for some upcoming hits of hers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 11% | 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 - **Ghetto Glam:** Opportunity in creating and marketing bold and bright accessories with a preference for ghetto glam inspirations. - **Knuckle-duster Jewelry:** Innovation in utilizing chain links to create jewelry with a knuckle-duster aesthetic. - **Location-telling Accessories:** Disruptive opportunity in creating accessories that provide location guidance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating themes of ghetto glamour. - **Jewelry:** Innovative use of materials and designs to create knuckle-duster jewelry can drive the jewelry industry forward. - **Tech:** By incorporating location-tracking technology, the tech industry can revolutionize the accessories market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Playful Designer-Enhanced Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-x-melody-ehsani-powerbeats-pro.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Rapper Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pav-nite.md) - [Chunky Sculptural Hoop Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patra-oversized-hoops.md) - [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md)