# Underwear-Inspired Jewelry Vladimir Markin Makes Witty Ornaments for the Summer By Milla Kiss | Published 2011-06-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwear-inspired-jewels References: [fashionfave](http://www.fashionfave.com/bikinik-inspiralta-ekszerkollekcio) & [dollar-sanny.blogspot](http://dollar-sanny.blogspot.com/2011/06/vladimir-markin-collection-underwear.html) Thanks to Vladimir Markin's underwear-inspired jewels collection, it is now acceptable to wear your bra or panties on your head -- well, kind of. The Russian designer's collection includes precious and sexy undergarments like bras, culottes, camisoles, bodices, stockings or red thongs transformed into [necklaces and earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece), giving a new meaning to [haute lingerie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feather-lace)! However, the underwear-inspired jewels are not just for girls, Vladimir Markin has made many pieces for men! Are you a fan of boxers or briefs? Do you prefer white socks or grey? Thanks to this witty collection by Vladimir Markin, you can make a statement. Show your summer happiness and create a hot bikini look with these fun underwear-inspired jewels by Vladimir Markin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Underwear-inspired Jewelry:** The trend of transforming undergarments into jewelry opens up opportunities for both the fashion and accessories industry to create unique and playful pieces. - **Gender-neutral Accessories:** Breaking gender norms in fashion and jewelry, like Vladimir Markin's collection, is a trend that presents room for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Sustainable Jewelry:** Creating jewelry from repurposed materials, like Vladimir Markin's use of undergarments, is a trend that presents opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly jewelry design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion designers and companies can incorporate the trend of underwear-inspired jewelry and break gender norms to create playful and unique pieces. - **Accessories:** Jewelry designers and companies can take inspiration from Vladimir Markin's collection to create gender-neutral accessories that blur the lines between fashion and function. - **Jewelry Design:** The trend of repurposing materials in jewelry design, like Vladimir Markin's use of undergarments, can inspire new and innovative sustainable practices in the jewelry industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [His-and-Her Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upside-down-heart.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Valentine's-Inspired Period Panties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modibodi.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Bold Statement Boxers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royalty-boxer-briefs.md) - [Sex-Positive Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-bollente-3.md) - [Tongue-in-Cheek Underwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debute-x-stripe-stare.md) - [Festive Candy-Inspired Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripe-stare-candy-cane-collection.md)