# Clothes Pin Statement Earrings Ambush Design's Nobo Clip Earring is Inspired by Household Objects By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-06-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobo-clip-earring References: [ssense](https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/women/product/ambush/green-nobo-clip-earring/3450229) & [ambushdesign](https://www.ambushdesign.com/) Fashion label Ambush Design finds beauty in the mundane with its Nobo Clip earring. The accessory is sold individually and is modeled after a classic clothespin that is made luxe and elegant. Available in neon green, metallic silver and purple styles, this jewelry piece makes a bold statement and is Ambush Design's answer to the fashion industry's recent industrial and utilitarian accessory obsession. Following in the footsteps of labels like Off-White, Ambush Design transforms unexpected objects into a point of inspiration. The brand recently released a pair of zip tie sunglasses in collaboration with Gentle Monster and is known for its [safety pin bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment) along with a collection of clutches that resembles crushed aluminum cans. These clothespin earrings speak to Gen-Z and Millennial consumers' appreciation for conceptual [statement accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot) that draw inspiration from mundane, everyday objects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Conceptual Statement Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique jewelry pieces inspired by everyday objects to appeal to Gen-Z and Millennial consumers. - **Industrial and Utilitarian Obsession:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalizing on the fashion industry's current fascination with industrial and utilitarian accessories by designing innovative and luxurious versions. - **Unexpected Object Transformation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Taking inspiration from unexpected objects and reimagining them as fashionable accessories, following the footsteps of brands like Off-White and Ambush Design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique and conceptually inspired jewelry pieces within the fashion industry, appealing to consumers' desire for statement accessories. - **Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative and luxurious versions of industrial and utilitarian accessories, catering to the current trend in the accessories market. - **Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming unexpected objects into fashionable jewelry pieces, tapping into the demand for unique and unconventional designs in the jewelry industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Forward Audio Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peripherii-priamble.md) - [Style-Driven Clip-On Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-soundgear-clips.md) - [Earring Earbud Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib.md) - [Bag-Shaped Hair Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tresemm-x-luar.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Multi-Wear Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-series-shippou.md) - [Expressive Piercing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pierced-by-claires.md) - [Sculptural Earbud Statement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-sculptural-earbuds.md)