# Face-Masking Jewel Shoots Metamorphosis by Thomas Straub for Swarovski Covers the Body in Jewels By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-01-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-by-thomas-straub References: [hautemacabre](http://hautemacabre.com/2012/01/metamorphosis/) & [misspublic.tumblr](http://misspublic.tumblr.com/post/16552624236/shot-by-thomas-straub-for-swarovski-almost-enough) 'Metamorphosis' by Thomas Straub features the extravagant jewels of [Swarovski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski) placed as ornaments covering one's entire torso and masking the face. Though slightly odd in concept, Straub's shots are visually stunning. The first picture depicts vine-like flowers wrapped around the model's body all the way up to her mouth. The flower petals are blossomed arbitrarily around the torso and at the model's mouth. Each petal has a significant amount of jewels encrusted within it, and the overall look definitely exudes a mutation vibe. The second picture encompasses a net of jewels covering half of the model's face and moving around the back of her head as well. Both pictures make the women look as if they are majestic creatures -- definitely not from Earth -- and present the Swarovski diamonds beautifully. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Extravagant Body Adornments:** Opportunity to create unique, jewel-encrusted body accessories that transform the wearer's appearance. - **Masking and Transformation:** Potential for innovative designs that incorporate masks and facial coverings as a form of self-expression and adornment. - **Mutated Aesthetic:** Chance to explore unconventional and mutation-inspired aesthetics in fashion and beauty designs with the use of jewelry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive potential for brands to develop high-end body accessories incorporating luxurious jewels for unique style statements. - **Cosmetics and Beauty:** Innovative opportunities to create transformative face masks and facial coverings as part of beauty rituals and self-expression. - **Luxury Jewelry:** Scope for jewelry brands to explore unconventional designs that blur the lines between jewelry and body adornment, embracing mutated aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Subtle Face Jewel Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-bijoux.md) - [Untamed Nature-Inspired Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski.md) - [Modular Eco-Friendly Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist.md) - [Animated Creature Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trolls-x-swarovski.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Crystal-Embellished Earwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-loop.md) - [Statement-Making High-Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtuosity-high-jewelry.md) - [Cosmos-Inspired High-Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleste-collection.md)