# Zany Zipped Accoutrements The Zipper Necklace by Frans van Nieuwenborg and Martijn Wegman is Chic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-04-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipper-necklace-by-frans-van-nieuwenborg-and-martijn-wegman References: [droog](http://www.droog.com/store/wearables/zipper/) The zipper is no longer just a utilitarian piece of equipment used for easy fastening clothing because the Zipper Necklace by Frans van Nieuwenborg and Martijn Wegman takes the piece of hardware to new heights as a [fashionable accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot). The Zipper Necklace by Frans van Nieuwenborg and Martijn Wegman is designed to look like a zipper that has been partially unzipped with the remaining portion left loose. The wearer then puts their head through the opening and voila; a futuristic piece of [killer jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece). Speaking about the simplistic design, the artists explain, "‘What do we have to add to a technical miracle such as the zipper? Nothing! So, that is what I did." The Zipper Necklace by Frans van Nieuwenborg and Martijn Wegman is made from [sterling silver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-co), which means it won't tarnish and will be ready for plenty of wear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Zipper Jewelry:** Jewelry designers can incorporate zippers into their designs to create unique and futuristic accessories. - **Functional Fashion:** Fashion brands can integrate elements of utility, such as zippers, into their designs to create fashionable yet functional clothing. - **Simplicity in Design:** Designers can focus on simplicity to create minimalistic yet fashionable accessories like the Zipper Necklace. ### Who This Affects Most - **Jewelry Industry:** Jewelry designers can utilize innovative materials and designs like zippers to create unique and creative jewelry pieces. - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers can incorporate zippers into their clothing designs to create functional yet fashionable pieces. - **Product Design Industry:** Product designers can explore simplicity in design to create minimalistic yet innovative products like the Zipper Necklace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized Industrial Application Zippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfpropelled-zipper.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Portable Cross-Body Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gossamer-gear.md) - [Internet Icon Accessory Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finder-icon-backpack.md) - [Complimentary Sculptural Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Metal-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket.md)