If you're ever wondering where to go to see pants made from a real dead man's skin, check out the display at the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft; the pants on display was actually made in the 17th century from a dead man's (sorcerer) skin.
According to legend, wearing a dead sorcerer's skin brings good luck and magical powers that would be transferred from the pants to the person wearing them. Magicians would also make deals that state that whoever passes away first would be made into necropants. In order to make the magical pants, the living person would be required to remove the entire skin of the most recently deceased sorcerer in one piece, wearing it as a conjunction with his body. The man wearing the pants will have to steal a coin from a widow storing it in the scrotum of the trousers next to a magical sign -- a nábrókarstafur.
Human Skin-Designed Pants
These Sorcerer Pants are Literally Made From a Dead Man's Skin
Trend Themes
1. Skin-based Clothing - With the rise of sustainable fashion and biodegradable textiles, skin-based clothing made from animal hides or synthetic materials can be explored.
2. Cultural Appropriation of Artifacts - The debate around cultural appropriation of sacred artifacts like the necropants can be a potential non-traditional risk for businesses.
3. Magic-inspired Design - Innovations in textile and apparel design inspired by mythical stories and folklore can tap into the booming witchcraft and mystical fashion trend.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - The fashion retail industry can leverage unique and mythological designs to target niche market segments such as witchcraft and magical fashion enthusiasts.
2. Museum - Museums can embrace the niche trend of displaying artifacts inspired by mythical stories and folklores to drive more engagement and interest from visitors.
3. Ethical Sustainability - Businesses using synthetic materials in the production of leather-like textiles or alternative materials can tap into the sustainable fashion trend and target consumers who prefer cruelty-free and eco-friendly fashion choices.