Style Report: Food Accessories
Posted by Hilary Adleberg / Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Examining fashion trends from the past, food plays a rather insignificant role in the fashion industry. In fact, food is more notably excluded from the fashion scene with the stereotypical “model” diet and trendy Twiggy silhouette. But jewelry and accessory designers are setting a place for food, and customers are eating the new trend up!
Sandwich necklace and donut earrings (Courtesy of trendhunter.com)
The creative miniature faux dishes are available in rings, necklaces, earrings, pendants, magnets and buttons in a variety of meal types. The large menu offers a range of ethnic food favorites including Mediterranean, Asian and Parisian cuisines among others. Classics, like Coca-Cola, hamburgers, breakfast items, candy and other cute aesthetically pleasing food palettes are also available. With all the different variations, it’s easy to find a dish that caters to your specific appetite. Etsy features food jewelry creations from a multitude of artists that don’t seem to tire of the delectable treats.
A collection of pieces that will satisfy food and fashion lovers alike (Courtesy of trendhunter.com)
SouZou Creations offers a collection of handmade dishes designed by Sofia, a Canadian artist currently creating in Japan but selling her merchandise internationally on Etsy.
Sisters Jessica and Susan Partain have their business based in Charlottesville and have been perfecting their inedible jewelry for about 20 years. Their products are available to view and purchase on Etsy as well, Facebook and their blog.
Want to throw yourself into the ring? For those customers who are so inspired by the Partain sisters’ deliciously realistic charms, the two have conjured up a DIY book called “The Polymer Clay Cookbook,” which teaches readers the secrets behind 20 of their most popular “recipes.” The book (available at booksellers, Amazon and Barnes and Noble) is a sort of beginner’s instructional guide, complete with photos and directions to teach curious customers how to create the delectable charms themselves.
The Polymer Clay Cookbook by Jessica and Susan Partain (Courtesy of blogspot.com)
Though the treats are miniature in size, the trend is making a large impression on the fashion scene. So make room for seconds because the demand for these little inedible jewels only continues to grow.
Happy shopping!
–Hilary Adleberg
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