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# Popstar Apocalyptic Armor
The Ian Finch-Field Steampunk Robot Arm is Justin Bieber Approved

By Regan Canie | Published 2011-11-08 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-robot-arm
References: [style.mtv](http://style.mtv.com/2011/11/01/justin-bieber-steampunk) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/85050280/steampunk-robot-arm-as-seen-on-justin?ref=pr_shop)

Just when you think Justin Bieber's most shocking style move would be chopping his iconic locks, he busts out an armored accessory like the Ian Finch-Field Steampunk Robot Arm and a futuristic frenzy for the item is sure to ensue.

Finch Field, a master in crafting [post-apocalyptic wearable art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bethesda-pipboy-3000-replica), created the arm using odds and ends including rivets, nuts, bolts, [pocket watch pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-watch-winder), and LED lighting, to give it a rustic robotic feel. Bieber sports the Steampunk creation in his 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Video,' supporting the Finch-Field's British Colombian-based artistry. Only ten of the limited edition arms will be made and created, each autographed by the artist and bearing its own one-of-a-kind quirks.

The Ian Finch-Field Steampunk Robot Arm is an awesome add-on upper limb accessory and happens to be the coolest in [popstar approved prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ffate).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 43% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Steampunk Wearable Art:** The trend of creating post-apocalyptic wearable art using found objects and LED lighting provides opportunities for artists creating unique, handmade accessories and high-end fashion designers looking to incorporate alternative materials.
- **Limited Edition Accessories:** Producing limited runs of unique accessories, like the Ian Finch-Field Steampunk Robot Arm, provides opportunities for one-of-a-kind, high-end accessories that cater to exclusive clientèle.
- **Celebrity-endorsed Prosthetics:** The trend of celebrities wearing prosthetics and creating a cultural interest in unique prosthetics provides opportunities for artists and designers to create customized prosthetics and unique add-on limb accessories.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Artisan Accessories:** Handmade, unique accessories that incorporate found objects and alternative materials, like steampunk accessories, provide opportunities for artisan designers and makers to sell to niche markets.
- **High-end Fashion:** Incorporating unique, limited edition accessories into high-end fashion collections provides opportunities for designers to create exclusive, one-of-a-kind pieces that cater to high-end markets and appeal to collectors.
- **Prosthetics Manufacturing:** As unique prosthetics get more attention in pop culture, there are opportunities for prosthetic manufacturers to offer customized, artistically designed prosthetics that cater to customers looking for unique, personalized designs.

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