These octopus rings from Etsy artisan OctopusMe are cast from real octopus tentacles. For each spectacular tentacular accessory, the artist hollowed out a finger hole from the wax version, then added details to the finished cast metal version by hand.
The OctopusMe Etsy shop features fun facts about octopuses, like the fact that they can regrow arms lost in battle. Check out some other tentacular innovations below.
Implications - Animal-inspired fashion is getting stranger as it expands to include unconventional animals. While furs and skins are becoming more taboo in the fashion world as a result of the drive towards animal and environmental friendliness, styles inspired by animals are growing in popularity.
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Trend Themes
1. Animal-inspired Fashion - Exploring unconventional animals as inspiration for fashion styles.
2. Environmentally-friendly Fashion - The drive towards animal and environmental friendliness is pushing the fashion industry to explore new materials and design concepts.
3. Unique Accessories - Novelty rings and accessories inspired by animals offer a quirky and stylish twist to traditional fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry has an opportunity to embrace creativity and innovation by incorporating unconventional animals into designs.
2. Jewelry - Jewelry manufacturers can tap into the growing demand for unique and animal-inspired accessories.
3. Nature and Wildlife Conservation - The trend of animal-inspired fashion can further promote awareness and support for conservation efforts.