This gallery of the Glasswing Butterfly (Greta Oto) is one of the hottest forwards on the net this week. Given the surging popularity, I am instantly reminded of the Giant Madagascar Hissing Cockroach Jewelry. At $80, the live cockroaches are encrusted with Swarovski crystals and you wear them as jewelry. Will you see other exotic animals, like this Glasswing Butterfly, somehow make their way into a domesticated environment? Maybe I'm pushing it.
For reference, the Glasswing Butterfly is found throughout Central America and Mexico.
Glasswing Butterflies
Glasswing Butterflies
Trend Themes
1. Animal-inspired Jewelry - The popularity of the Giant Madagascar Hissing Cockroach jewelry and the rise of interest in the Glasswing Butterfly highlights a trend in animal-inspired jewelry that can be developed further.
2. Exotic Animal Domestication - With the rise of interest in exotic animals like the Glasswing Butterfly, there is an opportunity for the domestication and breeding of these animals for use as pets or houseplants.
3. Insect-inspired Fashion - The trend in insect-inspired fashion, as evidenced by the popularity of the Giant Madagascar Hissing Cockroach brooch and the Glasswing Butterfly, can be further developed into a unique clothing line or accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry Industry - The animal-inspired jewelry trend presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the jewelry industry to expand their product line beyond traditional designs.
2. Exotic Animal Industry - With the rise of interest in exotic animals like the Glasswing Butterfly, there is an opportunity for the exotic animal industry to meet the demand of consumers seeking alternative pets.
3. Fashion Industry - The trend in insect-inspired fashion presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry to create unique and sustainable clothing designs.