# Punk-Informed Pearl Necklaces COMME des GARÇONS Joins Mikimoto on the Punk Pearl Necklace By Amy Duong | Published 2021-03-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punk-pearl References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/3/comme-des-garcons-mikimoto-pearl-necklaces-collaboration) & [newyork.doverstreetmarket](https://newyork.doverstreetmarket.com/mikimoto-comme-des-garons/2) [COMME](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-and-the-north-face) des [GARÇONS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-sta) works in collaboration with Mikimoto once again and this time, the duo design a [punk pearl necklace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-on-a-pearl). This marks the second time the duo join forces and create a genderless jewelry piece, nodding to the aesthetics of both contributing efforts. The blend of punk influences are informed by the pins dangling on the necklace made of classy sphere pearls. There are eight iterations of the necklaces in total and the new perspective of a pearl necklace is challenged to new and rugged lens. The silver tag dangles on the pearls and features studs, safety pins, and more. Notably, one of the necklaces uses a pin to connect two connected sections of pearls. Image Credit: Tetsuya Nikura @ signo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Punk-informed Jewelry:** The combination of punk aesthetics and traditional jewelry design presents an opportunity to create unique and edgy pieces. - **Genderless Accessories:** Designing jewelry that appeals to all genders opens up new markets and creates inclusivity. - **Juxtaposition of Contrasting Styles:** Merging seemingly opposite styles, such as punk and pearls, creates a disruptive innovation in jewelry design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can explore punk-informed jewelry as an opportunity to create unique and edgy accessories. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry makers can experiment with genderless accessories to appeal to a wider range of customers. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can find opportunities in the juxtaposition of contrasting styles to create exclusive products that stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edgy Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikimoto-x-chrome-hearts.md) - [Reimagined Studded Trench Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-3.md) - [Pearl-Accented Modern Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-pearl.md) - [Bedazzled Anime Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-ice-x-pokmon.md) - [Limited-Edition Luxury Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-necklace.md) - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Understated Made-to-Order Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-ring-1.md) - [Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk.md)