# Anatomical Smoking Accessories Golden Spinal Cord Cigarette Holder by Dilan Walpola By Elsa Blaine | Published 2011-02-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinal-cord-cigarette-holder References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/60804749/spinal-cord-cigarette-holder) & [dilanwalpola](http://dilanwalpola.com/) Luxurious cigarette holders were once a must-have accessory for chic women like Rita Hayworth or Audrey Hepburn. Falling right in line with this opulent fashion trend, New York-based artist Dilan Walpola has created this extravagant and slightly eerie spinal cord cigarette holder in 24K-plated cast brass available on [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-sheath-dagger) for $500. Dilan Walpola designs more than [smoking accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dogthemed). His hand-sculpted pieces are edgy, primal and even a bit dangerous; however, none exude the confidence and taboo allure of the spinal cord cigarette holder. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Luxury Smoking Accessories:** The market for high-end smoking accessories is growing, with potential for creative and unique designs like Dilan Walpola's spinal cord cigarette holder. - **Edgy Hand-sculpted Artwork:** Artistic creations like Walpola's designs are gaining popularity among those looking for unique and unconventional decor pieces. - **Taboo Fashion Statements:** Accessories that push social norms, such as this cigarette holder, provide opportunities for disruptive innovations in the fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands could expand their product lines to include high-end smoking accessories as a new way to reach consumers. - **Art and Design:** Art and design industries can enlist craftspeople like Walpola to design one-of-a-kind, artistic pieces like his spinal cord cigarette holder. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry entrepreneurs may consider incorporating taboo elements into their product lines to appeal to consumers looking for unique, unconventional fashion statements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [One-Hitter Smoking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vessel-helix.md) - [Topographically Accented Smokeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-helix.md) - [Design-Conscious Cannabis Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-ashtray.md) - [Sleek Metallic Incense Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-incense-holder.md) - [Candle-Shaped One-Hitter Glass Pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onehitter-glass-pipe.md) - [Opulent Smoking Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoking-accessories1.md) - [Sleek Smoking Set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-puff.md) - [Luxury Limited-Edition Bongs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-by-edie-parker.md) - [Storage-Equipped Concrete Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-ash.md)