# Embracing Peculiarity Unconventional fashion utilizes eccentric designs to ignite individual taste. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 17, 2014, updated Mar 27, 2014 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/embracing-peculiarity ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.7/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Embracing Peculiarity trend? **Embracing Peculiarity:** In a society where consumers are consistently exposed to elements of media from across the globe, individual expression is becoming more prominent. Attempting to stray away from the ordinary, fashion designers are turning to eccentric couture to cater to consumers who desire more visually distinct clothing. Outlandish designs provide consumers with unconventional looks that stray away from the norm, combining unique aesthetics with the need for individual expression. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 30 to Mar 5, 2014 - Published: Mar 17, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Embracing Peculiarity trend ### Eccentric Fashion Designers are turning to eccentric couture to cater to consumers who desire more visually distinct clothing, offering disruptive innovation opportunities in digital haute couture and fashion design technology. ### Bold Makeup and Face Paint Fashion editorials are incorporating bright and eccentric makeup looks, creating disruptive opportunities in the cosmetics industry for bolder and experimental makeup collections. ### Novelty Mannequin Displays Fashion brands are making use of unconventional mannequin displays to attract customer attention, leading to opportunities in mannequin design technology and visual merchandising. ## What the Embracing Peculiarity trend means for industry ### For Fashion Design Technology Advancements in 3D printing and digital couture can bring new ways for designers to create unique and eye-catching fashion pieces. ### For Cosmetics Industry Opportunities lie in the production of bold and experimental makeup collections that can cater to the consumers' desire for eccentric and striking makeup looks. ### For Visual Merchandising Innovative mannequin designs and displays can create a new atmosphere in retail shops, making them stand out and attract more customers. ## Trend signals for Embracing Peculiarity Trend score 3.7 out of 10, from popularity 51%, activity 52%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 51% - Activity: 52% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Embracing Peculiarity trend 6 featured examples from Jan 30 to Mar 5, 2014. - [Eccentric Tapestry Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearables-by-elena-stonaker): Wearables by Elena Stonaker Are More Art Pieces Than Fashion (Category: Fashion) Implication: Opportunity for innovative textile-based designs that push boundaries and challenge aesthetic norms. - [Clownish Spring Editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-editorial): This Spring Editorial for Numero Tokyo Features Bright Face Paint (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of bold fashion by designing and marketing clothing pieces that embrace vibrant colors and unconventional patterns. - [Feathered Eyebrow Editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numero-no-150-february-2014): The Numero No 150 February 2014 Shoot is Filled with Avian Details (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: The cosmetics industry can leverage the feathered eyebrow trend by developing eyebrow products that mimic the look of feathers. - [Elegantly Caped Couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haider-ackermann): The Haider Ackermann Fashion Show Marries Music and Style (Category: Fashion) Implication: Innovative potential for fashion designers to integrate music and create unique experiences for their audience. - [Eccentric 80s-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophia-webster-fw-2014): The Sophia Webster FW 2014 Shoe Collection Is Radiantly Retro (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate vibrant 80s-inspired elements into a range of fashion products, satisfying the nostalgia-driven cravings of consumers. - [Red Mannequin Lookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mila-schon-fall-2014): The Mila Schon Fall 2014 Catalog has a Retro '70s Vibe (Category: Fashion) Implication: Incorporating unique and eye-catching displays like red mannequins could set retailers apart from the competition. ## Recent trend clusters - [Scaled Restraint](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/small-luxury-watches) (Fashion) - [Sneaker Theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sneaker-theater) (Fashion) - [Ritual Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ritual-systems) (Fashion) - [Athletic Styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/athletic-styling) (Fashion) ## Trending in Fashion - [Paisley-Shelled Collector Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paisley-shelled-collector-sneakers) - [Fruit-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-wristwatches) - [Deluxe Beauty Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-and-prestige) - [Modular Winter Wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-knuckles-fallwinter-2026) All articles: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion)