Years ago (and sometimes today), wearing animal bones as jewelry was a sign of status, style and elegance; therefore, Reid Reppard decided to use this approach in his designs to kick them up a notch. He plated bones from a squirrel, red fox and carrion crow in gold and silver, turning them into necklaces and bracelets.
These gilded accessories are a badass indication of style. However, fear not - these animals were not hurt during the making. These are bones from pre-deceased animals donated by friends, in which Reid Reppard can plate with 18 carat gold or silver to fit your taste.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Upcycled Jewelry
- Creating jewelry from repurposed materials, such as animal bones, for a unique and eco-friendly accessory.
- Ethical Luxury
- Combining luxury with ethical sourcing by using bones from pre-deceased animals to create high-end jewelry pieces.
- Nature-inspired Fashion
- Incorporating elements from nature, like animal bones, into fashion accessories as a way to express individual style and connection to the natural world.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Fashion brands can explore the upcycled jewelry trend by creating their own lines using sustainable materials like animal bones.
- Luxury Goods
- Luxury brands can tap into the demand for ethical luxury by incorporating repurposed materials, such as bones, into their high-end accessories.
- Jewelry Design
- Jewelry designers can experiment with incorporating natural elements, like animal bones, into their designs, offering customers unique and nature-inspired pieces.
