# Bullet Proof Pocket Squares The Damned by Sruli Recht is Meant to Protect the Heart of Men By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-damned-by-sruli-recht References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2014/05/bulletproof-gentlemans-pocket-square-1.html) & [srulirecht](http://srulirecht.com/228259/1661538/all-things/the-damned) Men can embrace their inner James Bond with The Damned by Sruli Recht, a designer based in Reykjavík, Iceland. It is a bullet proof pocket square that ensures dapper undercover spies and action heroes are protected where is matters most--around the heart. Paired with the [Diamond Armor](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamond-armor) men's suit and [Tegra-Lite Bulletproof Attache](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tegralite-bulletproof-attache) briefcase, gentlemen can be nigh invincible on a daily basis. Unless, of course, they are hit by a bus. Made out of lemon-colored military grade ballistic strength aramid (Kevlar) fiber, The Damned by Sruli Recht is a serious accessory. Unfortunately, it requires 32 layers of this material to really provide satisfactory protection against any slugs. But the idea behind the possibly lifesaving [bulletproof pocket square](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benks-armorgo-wallet-stand) is intriguing and promising. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bulletproof Accessories:** Bulletproof pocket squares and other accessories offer potential for disruptive innovation in personal safety and fashion industries. - **Incorporating Protective Technology:** The use of military grade ballistic strength aramid (Kevlar) fiber in fashion items opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in protective technology integration. - **Functional Fashion:** The combination of style and function in bulletproof accessories presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Personal Safety:** The development of bulletproof accessories caters to the personal safety industry and creates potential for disruptive innovation in protective gear. - **Fashion:** The incorporation of bulletproof technology into fashion items creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. - **Security:** Bulletproof accessories create opportunities for disruptive innovation in the security industry by providing fashionable yet protective solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protective Cut-Proof Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket.md) - [Advanced Armor-Like Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-indestructible-hoodie.md) - [Protective Silver-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shielding-jacket.md) - [Bulletproof Crypto Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitbar.md) - [Kevlar-Made Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benks-armorgrid-series.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Luxury High-Strength Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-the-barnes.md) - [Fictional Spy-Inspired Suitvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-bond-carryon-trolley-case.md) - [Film-Inspired Aluminum Briefcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/19-degree-aluminum.md)