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Zipper Earrings

Zippy Fashion

— August 14, 2008 — Unique
These zipper earrings might be just asking for trouble.  The concept is unique, but having a zipper tab hanging form your ear lobe is asking to have your earrings ripped out.

For $4.99, this is an inexpensive gag gift, but even though they only measure 3/4”, they really aren’t that subtle.

I know it’s only a matter of time (if it hasn’t happened already), but the suggestion of a nose, tongue, or eyebrow zipper piercing can be sure to follow.
Trend Themes
1. Unique Fashion Accessories - The trend of unusual and attention-grabbing fashion accessories like zipper earrings presents opportunities for designers and retailers to create innovative and eye-catching products.
2. Inexpensive Novelty Gifts - The trend of inexpensive gag gifts, such as zipper earrings, offers opportunities for creative entrepreneurs to develop new and quirky products to cater to the novelty gift market.
3. Body Piercings and Jewelry - The trend of unconventional body piercings and unique jewelry opens up possibilities for jewelry designers and piercing studios to create disruptive and avant-garde products and services.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - The fashion retail industry can explore the trend of unique fashion accessories to attract young and adventurous customers looking for bold and unconventional pieces.
2. Gift and Novelty - The gift and novelty industry can tap into the trend of inexpensive gag gifts to create and market fun and quirky products that appeal to consumers who enjoy unique and humorous presents.
3. Jewelry and Body Modification - The jewelry and body modification industry can leverage the trend of unconventional piercings and jewelry to offer cutting-edge designs and services that cater to individuals seeking distinctive and edgy body adornments.
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