# Pixelated Pilfered Jewelry Borrowed Accessory Inspiration By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated-jewelry-stolen-jewelry-designs-by-mike-maaike References: [gnr8.biz](http://www.gnr8.biz/categories.php?cPath=58_61) & [mikeandmaaike](http://www.mikeandmaaike.com/) Jewelry designers mike and maaike (lower case preferred) created their unique [pixelated collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo) by downloading images of the world's [finest jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-extraleganza). They pixelated these pricey images and printed the designs on leather for a unique [replica jewelry piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthetically-produced-diamonds) that you can buy for a mere pittance compared to the real thing. **Implications** - The notion of taking expensive jewelry and downgrading it to a price that the average citizen can afford is an idea that has been used by many. Due to the credit crunch, many people cannot for fine and fancy items. By creating impostor items that look similar to the real thing will make people feel good about wearing these items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Replica Jewelry:** Opportunity for creating affordable versions of expensive jewelry. - **Pixelated Fashion:** Opportunity to incorporate pixelated designs into fashion accessories. - **Affordable Luxury:** Opportunity to offer luxury-inspired products at affordable prices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry:** Opportunity for jewelry brands to create replica collections. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate pixelated designs into their accessories. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to offer affordable luxury products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eroded Coin Studded Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroded-coin.md) - [Hypoallergenic Waterproof Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-co.md) - [Visual Graphic-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esc-keys.md) - [International Jewelry-Focused Digital Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweler-collective.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated.md) - [Lifestyle-Imbued Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buccellati.md) - [Luxury Jewelry-Brand Digital NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nftiff.md) - [Extravagant Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-extraleganza.md)