# Eastern Raver Accessories Octavia Xiao Zi Yang's Kou Line Fuses European and Asian Inspirations By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-10 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octavia-xiao-zi-yang References: [lanciatrendvisions](http://www.lanciatrendvisions.com/en/article/kou-by-octavia-xiaozi-yang-when-europe-meets-asia) & [showtime.arts.ac.uk](http://showtime.arts.ac.uk) Chinese jewelry designer Octavia Xiao Zi Yang's 'Kou' collection marries European and Asian inspirations. Speaking to her heritage, the designer creates a range of [opulent accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu) that are displayed in a palette of varying hues. The designer's latest collection "revolves around a symbolic element of Asian beauty, the button (kou in Chinese), which for over 500 years has been embellishing the cheongsam, the [traditional Chinese garment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-chinese-new-years), and by extension, is also the culture's symbol of femininity." Octavia Xiao Zi Yang's striking accessories are made from a combination of sandalwood, gold-plated brass, [handmade silk ribbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird) and Swarowski Elements. The designer mixes her Asian heritage with the flare of European design in her latest lookbook that features colored wigs, reminiscent of a raver aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 39% | 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) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Asian-european Fusion:** There is a growing trend of combining Asian and European inspirations in fashion and design, creating a unique fusion of cultural aesthetics. - **Symbolic Embellishments:** Incorporating symbolic elements from different cultures into accessories and garments is becoming a popular trend that adds meaning and depth to the designs. - **Opulent Color Palette:** The use of rich, vibrant, and varied hues in accessories and fashion collections is a trend that brings a sense of opulence and visual appeal. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry and Accessories:** The jewelry and accessories industry can explore opportunities to create unique pieces that blend Asian and European influences, incorporating symbolic elements and utilizing opulent color palettes. - **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry can take inspiration from the Asian-European fusion trend and experiment with incorporating symbolic embellishments and opulent color palettes in their collections. - **Cultural Heritage Preservation:** The cultural heritage preservation industry can find opportunities to collaborate with designers who are reviving traditional elements and symbols from different cultures, and infusing them into contemporary fashion and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chinese High Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kong-jewelry-group.md) - [Chic AAPI Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kin-studio-x-sua-suprette.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [LNY-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwoods-lunar-new-year.md) - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Chinese Tradition-Celebrating Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-chinese-new-years.md) - [Dynamic Bold Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md)