It would appear that the "right hand" ring has been replaced with the brass knuckle-inspired two finger ring, a throwback from the days when gangsters and mafia thugs fought with their fists. Trend de la Creme has amassed a nice collection of some rings that are new for Spring 2009, by designers including Maison Martin Margiela, Home Room, Rabid Fox, No Form Design, Boucheron, Lo-Fi, Vane, Delfina Delettrez and Ambiguous Horse.
Let’s just hope you don’t get yours confiscated while going through airport security!
Fist Fight Fashion
Brass Knuckle-Inspired Rings Let You Channel Your Inner Gangster
Trend Themes
1. Brass-knuckle Rings - Designers are creating two-finger rings inspired by brass knuckles, giving an old school look a new twist.
2. Street Style Accessory - Brass-knuckle rings are becoming a growing trend and a statement accessory for people who want to channel their inner tough guy/girl.
3. Contemporary Retro - The resurgence of brass knuckle-inspired rings is a blend of retro design and modern fashion sensibility.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry - The jewelry industry has an opportunity to tap into this trend and create affordable yet stylish brass knuckle rings.
2. Fashion - Fashion designers have a chance to add a bit of edge to their collections, as brass-knuckle rings become a regular feature for street style lovers.
3. Travel Security - As the brass knuckle style trend continues to grow, security industries can seize this as an opportunity to develop better detection tools and technology for detecting these types of jewelry accessories.