The German jewelery designer Katja Hunold has created an interesting collection inspired by chocolates. Her chocolates are made of rubber and set in silver rings and pendants.
The chocolates are so realistic that you almost cannot see that they are fake. The delicious collection was shown at the Inhorgenta in Munich in February 2009.
Implications - Products of this nature take on the aesthetic appearance of something that consumers already love and turn them into wearable statements. Companies that succeed at letting consumers proudly sport their favorite items and hobbies as fashion statements definitely set themselves apart from the status quo, and give their customers the freedom to be themselves without restraint.
Chocolate-Inspired Jewelry
Katja Hunold's Inedible 'Echtsuess' Collection
Trend Themes
1. Wearable Food-inspired Jewelry - Designing jewelry that resembles food items provides a unique and innovative way for individuals to express their personal interests and preferences.
2. Realistic-looking Fake Products - Creating products that closely emulate the appearance of real objects opens up opportunities for exploration in various industries such as fashion, design, and consumer goods.
3. Personalized Fashion Statements - Allowing consumers to showcase their favorite items and hobbies through wearable fashion gives companies a chance to tap into the growing demand for self-expression and individuality.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry - The jewelry industry can explore incorporating food-inspired designs to attract customers looking for unique and unconventional pieces.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can leverage the concept of realistic fake products to offer distinctive and eye-catching apparel or accessories.
3. Consumer Goods - Consumer goods companies can capitalize on the trend of personalized fashion statements by creating customizable products that cater to individual customers' interests and preferences.