# DIY Fashion Accessories These Origami Earrings by Cynthia Devening are a Great Way to Recycle By Rachel Thorpe | Published 2010-09-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-earrings References: [make-paper-crafts](http://www.make-paper-crafts.com/origami-earrings.html) & [make-paper-crafts](http://www.make-paper-crafts.com/) Designed by Cynthia Devening, these featured Origami Earrings are an easy way to incorporate [geometric shapes into your accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive) wardrobe. Lightweight and undeniably fun, these interesting Origami Earrings are a great way to change up your outfit with some original DIY style. Through these pieces, Cynthia Devening has managed to change people's views towards origami works, proving that you can easily be [environmentally friendly while staying fashionable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment). **Implications** - In light of the recent economic downturn, consumers are looking for ways to remain stylish and economically conscious. Designers and companies are responding to this desire by releasing easy-to-make, cheaper designs that are still original, different and ahead of the fashion game. Accessories, dresses and even shoes made from recyclable materials, or easy to produce materials are a popular choices for the money-conscious, fashion loving consumer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Fashion:** Creating fashion accessories from recyclable materials to meet the demand for environmentally friendly and economically conscious designs. - **DIY Fashion:** Releasing easy-to-make, cheaper designs for consumers to create their own original and fashionable accessories. - **Geometric Shapes:** Incorporating geometric shapes into fashion accessories for a contemporary and unique style. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Designing and producing a wide range of accessories using recyclable materials or easy-to-make designs to cater to the environmentally conscious consumer. - **Fashion Design:** Developing new fashion designs and techniques that incorporate geometric shapes to capture the interest of fashion-forward consumers. - **Crafting and DIY:** Providing materials and resources for consumers to create their own stylish and unique fashion accessories using easy-to-follow DIY instructions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Festive Double-Drop Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovers-tempo.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Earring Earbud Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib.md) - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Modular Eco-Friendly Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md)