# Adorned Fashion Bibs The Phillip Lim Crystal-Embellished Necklace is Bedazzled By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-08-24 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phillip-lim References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2010/08/24/3-1-phillip-lim-crystal-embellished-bib-necklace/) & [net-a-porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/95609#) The traditional bib may not sound super appealing, but the Phillip Lim Crystal-Embellished Necklace will have you changing your mind in no time. Not only does it feature [gold beading](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standout-essentials) and [crystal embellishments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-loop) on black satin, but the entire thing is also embroidered, making it the perfect [layering piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace). Be sure to check out the gallery for a closer look at the Phillip Lim Crystal-Embellished Necklace. **Implications** - With society recovering from the economic recession, consumers are looking for new ways to spend their cash. Imbuing traditional items with a sense of luxury is a great way to appeal to this demographic and sell a product, as many customers are now willing to spend the money. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 32% | 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Embellishments:** Incorporating gold beading and crystal embellishments on traditional items is a disruptive innovation opportunity to appeal to consumers recovering from the economic recession. - **Layering Fashion:** Creating embroidered layering pieces provides a disruptive innovation opportunity to cater to customers looking for unique and fashionable options. - **Reimagined Accessories:** Reinventing traditional items like bibs with luxurious materials and designs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to attract customers who are willing to spend on innovative and trendy products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the trend of luxury embellishments and layering fashion to attract customers looking for unique and high-end accessories. - **Jewelry Design:** Jewelry designers can seize the opportunity to incorporate gold beading and crystal embellishments in their designs, catering to customers who desire luxury accessories. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can disrupt the market by reimagining traditional items like bibs to make them more fashionable and appealing to consumers seeking trendy and innovative accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Limited-Edition Luxury Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-necklace.md) - [Crystallized Bottle Bag Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peroni.md) - [Tarnish-Resistant Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-cos-winter-edit.md) - [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Customizable Pet-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruff-gems.md) - [Sculptural Gold-Plated Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jane-win.md) - [Bridal-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-heirlooms.md)