Bugging out (literally)

I am so excited! Last quarter for my Concepts in Trend Forecasting Class we chose a megatrend to present to our class. I chose a seemingly obscure topic: bugs. Usually when we think of bugs it's with disgust but we should really be starting to think about them in terms of what role they may play in fashion. Let's face it, bugs are gross but they are also fascinating. So when I saw my trend starting to appear in designer collections I was elated. One such designer who has  picked up on the bug trend is Bottega Veneta. The current accessories collection called Nature in Fashion features bugs as centerpieces of their design. The bug they mainly feature is the Scarab Beetle. Just look at these amazing items: