# Octopus Rings Tentacular Accessories Are a Fashionable Twist on Taxidermy (UPDATE) By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-06-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-rings References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5260408) These octopus rings from [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) artisan OctopusMe are cast from real octopus tentacles. For each spectacular tentacular accessory, the artist hollowed out a finger hole from the wax version, then added details to the finished [cast metal version by hand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection). The OctopusMe Etsy shop features fun facts about octopuses, like the fact that they can regrow arms lost in battle. Check out some other tentacular innovations below. **Implications** - [Animal-inspired fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion) is getting stranger as it expands to include unconventional animals. While furs and skins are becoming more taboo in the fashion world as a result of the drive towards animal and environmental friendliness, styles inspired by animals are growing in popularity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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's Driving This Trend - **Animal-inspired Fashion:** Exploring unconventional animals as inspiration for fashion styles. - **Environmentally-friendly Fashion:** The drive towards animal and environmental friendliness is pushing the fashion industry to explore new materials and design concepts. - **Unique Accessories:** Novelty rings and accessories inspired by animals offer a quirky and stylish twist to traditional fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to embrace creativity and innovation by incorporating unconventional animals into designs. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry manufacturers can tap into the growing demand for unique and animal-inspired accessories. - **Nature and Wildlife Conservation:** The trend of animal-inspired fashion can further promote awareness and support for conservation efforts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textural Octopus Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revo-foods.md) - [Creature-Like Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-center-table.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stasto-stand-stones.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Plant-Based Octopus Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kraken-by-revo-foods.md) - [Monstrous Shower Jellies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lush-shower-jellies.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md)