# Bad Game Belts SO-ME's ‘Ex-Girlfriend' Buckles Identify Players with Weak Game By Christina Butty | Published 2009-07-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-mes-ex-girlfriend-belt References: [zozo.jp](http://zozo.jp/shop/lwt/goods.html?gid=448105&did=&cid=2956) Recently released by Ed Banger’s art director SO-ME are these two [belt buckle options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truckle). The “Ex-Girlfriend” option by SO-ME takes the saying, “another notch on the belt” to a whole other level. Players usually want people to know their reputation, but not to have confirmed stories and proof. Every true player knows the SO-ME option will ‘bait their scene’... but maybe if they don’t know all this, they deserve what they get. Luckily So-ME released a second option titled, “The Pay Days” for the smarter players who know to keep their game on the down low. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personalized Belt Buckles:** The trend of personalized belt buckles allows individuals to express their unique style and personality. - **Gaming Accessories:** The growing demand for unique gaming accessories presents opportunities for innovative products like SO-ME's 'Ex-Girlfriend' and 'The Pay Days' belt buckles. - **Identity Recognition:** The development of identity recognition technology opens up possibilities to create interactive belt buckles that identify players and display their reputation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of personalized belt buckles by offering customizable options for customers. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can benefit from the demand for unique gaming accessories by partnering with artists and designers to create exclusive products like SO-ME's belt buckles. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore the use of identity recognition technology in fashion accessories like interactive belt buckles, which allow users to display their reputation in a fun and interactive way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Chess-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-games-soulmate-collection.md) - [Chic Game Day Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknots-new-game-day-collection.md) - [Vibrant Unwinnable Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-worries-if-not.md) - [Emergency Tracking Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-x-recco-stretch-belt.md) - [Taco-Holding Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venmo-taco-bellt.md) - [Menstrual Discomfort Relief Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hottie-belt.md) - [Concealed Cowboy Belt Buckles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truckle.md) - [Luxe Golf-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-concierge-x-malbon.md)