# Paper Banner-Inspired Jewelry The Neck-Lace by Studio OOOMS is Stretchy and Intricate By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/necklace-by-studio-oooms References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2012/10/neck-lace.html) & [oooms.nl](http://www.oooms.nl/neck-lace/) The Neck-Lace by [Studio OOOMS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo), a Dutch design firm run by Guido Ooms and Karin van Lieshout, is a [stunning piece of jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry) that is inspired by common paper party banners. In fact, although it was produced by way of Rapid Manufacturing, this necklace could easily have been a tweaked craft project by a creative 12 year old. Nevertheless, the intricacy of each layer belies this initial assumption. Commissioned by De Hub and created in collaboration with TNO, the Neck-Lace by Studio OOOMS is produced as one continuous piece that reveals its striking design when it is stretched out. According to the designers, "The result became a beautiful, [stretchable necklace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace), looking like lace." Bold and beautiful, it makes for a great statement piece to finish outfits with. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rapid Manufacturing Jewelry:** The use of rapid manufacturing techniques to create intricate jewelry inspired by everyday objects presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Stretchable Necklace:** The creation of a stretchable necklace using unconventional materials provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the jewelry industry. - **Paper-inspired Accessories:** Designing accessories inspired by everyday materials such as paper presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by creating unique and unexpected pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The Neck-Lace by Studio OOOMS highlights opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry through the use of unconventional materials and unique designs. - **Jewelry:** The use of rapid manufacturing techniques and unconventional materials such as paper to design jewelry presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the jewelry industry. - **Design:** The creation of unique and unexpected pieces such as the Neck-Lace by Studio OOOMS presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the design industry through the use of unconventional materials and techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painter-Themed Charm Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-at-the-museum.md) - [Ice Cube Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cube-necklace.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Organically Shaped Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitas.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Reimagined Performance Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-dark-tour-necklace.md) - [Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo.md)