London-based designer Akiko Shinzato created a line of elegant, wire-framed jewelry pieces that are designed to enhance one's facial features by shielding them altogether.
Each piece of jewelry is designed to act as an extension of a cosmetic product such as eye shadows and mascara. The pieces of jewelry mimic the idea of glasses, but are transformed into more elaborate accessories. For example, there are eyewear-like pieces that cover Akiko Shinzato's eyes with massive diamond-like jewels. The jewels are held in place with gold-plated brass. Other items involve images of a completely different person's eyes and mouth. Each piece of jewelry from nose accessories to ear pieces are held in place with perfectly balanced wire aids.
These pieces of jewelry are non-traditional forms of accessories that incorporate stones and images to enhance facial features.
Face-Enhancing Jewelry
This Wired Jewelry Collection by Akiko Shinzato Challenges Beauty Standards
Trend Themes
1. Enhanced Facial Accessories - The trend of using non-traditional accessories to enhance facial features, incorporating stones and images.
2. Cosmetic-inspired Jewelry - The trend of creating jewelry pieces that mimic the look and function of cosmetic products such as eyeshadows and mascara.
3. Wire-framed Jewelry - The trend of utilizing wire frames in jewelry design to create unique and elegant pieces that shield and enhance facial features.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Opportunity for fashion retailers to offer new and non-traditional accessories that enhance facial features, incorporating stones and images.
2. Cosmetics - Opportunity for cosmetics companies to collaborate with jewelry designers to create innovative pieces that mimic the look and function of cosmetic products.
3. Jewelry Design - Opportunity for jewelry designers to explore wire frames and shield-like accessories that enhance facial features, providing unique and elegant pieces.