# Necktie Jewelry Upcycled Necktie Bedazzled Maria Necklace by Lilian Asterifeld By Bianca | Published 2010-01-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-necktie References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilianasterfield) A master at turning ordinary accessories into works of wonder, Lilian Asterifeld has transformed [upcycled neckties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tights-to-tables) into pieces like the bedazzled Maria necklace and the upcycled triple ruffle necktie neck kerchief (how's that for a name?). Each upcycled necktie is one-of-a-kind, [hand sewn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird) and is easy to wear. The designer suggests an upcycled necktie would look "so cute over a tshirt, under a blazer or simple dress." **Implications** - Upcycling is becoming more and more popular as it positively contributes to the world's [eco-friendly movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment). Corporations may benefit from releasing a line of upcycled items to compliment their existing line of products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Accessories:** Exploring the market for upcycled accessories creates an opportunity for innovative designs and sustainable fashion. - **Handcrafted Necktie Jewelry:** Creating unique, hand sewn necktie jewelry offers customers a one-of-a-kind fashion statement and supports the upcycling trend. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Developing eco-friendly fashion lines alongside traditional products can attract environmentally conscious consumers and contribute to a more sustainable industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can incorporate upcycled materials into their designs, offering customers a more sustainable and unique product range. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry designers can experiment with upcycled neckties as a material, providing customers with innovative and environmentally friendly jewelry options. - **Eco-fashion:** Eco-fashion brands can leverage the upcycling trend and create a niche market for handcrafted necktie jewelry and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Zero-Waste Hair Ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fizzy-goblet.md) - [Modular Eco-Friendly Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md) - [Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-leather-wallet.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Recycled Gold Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gold-jewelry.md) - [Airline Safety Equipment Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-life-vests.md)