# Versatile Flair Embellished leggings are an affordable way to spruce up any outfit. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Dec 30, 2009, updated May 12, 2010 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/stretch-fancy-pants-embellished-leggings-are-an-affordable-way-to-spruce-up ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.5/10 - Evidence articles: 11 ## What is the Versatile Flair trend? **Versatile Flair:** Leggings have become credit crunch go-to fashion pieces, particularly those with unique colors or detailing like intricate stitching, rhinestones or intentional rips. Whether couture or fast fashion, embellished legwear has become an easy, lightweight and affordable way to add flair to any outfit. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 11 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 21 to Nov 25, 2009 - Published: Dec 30, 2009 - Last updated: May 12, 2010 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization) ## Audience - Gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Examples of the Versatile Flair trend 11 featured examples from Apr 21 to Nov 25, 2009. - [Sheer Opaque Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheer-opaque-tights): Funky Hosiery Hits the Runways for Spring 2010 (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate new materials and manufacturing processes to create innovative hosiery designs that combine different styles, colors, and features. - [Embellished Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embellished-leggings): Tights Get Studded to Add Extra Flair & Stylish For Fall 2009 (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials, production methods, and design concepts to create innovative and stylish leggings. - [Alphabetights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-holland-pretty-polly-hosiery-line): House of Holland & Pretty Polly Team Up for a Off-Kilter Hosiery Line (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion brands can leverage off-kilter hosiery trends to create bold and creative products that appeal to young and trendy consumers. - [Golden Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-tights): Leggings Get A Taste of the Midas Touch (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion retailers can take advantage of the trend and offer a variety of designs to their customers. - [Shredded Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredded-leggings-tattered-tights): Tattered Tights Turn Ruined Hosiery Into High Fashion Accessories (Category: Fashion) Implication: Brands can offer pre-distressed leggings as a new option for customers looking for a unique and trendy alternative to traditional hosiery. - [Lumber Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-patterned-tights-end-s-s-10-leggings): EnD Looks to Nature for Inspiration for their S/S 2010 Tights (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion industry can explore eco-friendly materials and nature-inspired designs. - [Tie-Up Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tie-leggings-anzevina-florence): Eye-Catching, Skin-Revealing Leggings by Anzevino and Florence (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion brands can capitalize on the demand for unique clothing twists by launching innovative products that offer a new twist on traditional garments, catering to customers seeki… - [Bejeweled Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bejeweled-tights-add-some-razzle-dazzle-to-your-wardrobe): Add Some Razzle Dazzle To Your Wardrobe (Category: Fashion) Implication: Create and market bejeweled clothing items and accessories to cater to consumers looking for affordable glamour. - [Neon Confetti Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-confetti-tights): For Better or for Worse, 80s Are Back With a Vengeance (Category: Fashion) Implication: Opportunity for fashion brands to capitalize on the demand for retro fashion apparel. - [Gold Kiddie Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-apparel-shiny-kid-leggings): American Apparel Launches Line of Shiny Kid Tights (Category: Fashion) Implication: Opportunities for growth in the children's apparel industry exist as parents are investing in fashionable clothing for their kids. - [Kneepad Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kneepad-tights-hansel-from-basel-helps-you-stay-warm-and-fashionable-this-w): Hansel from Basel Helps You Stay Warm and Fashionable This Winter (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion companies can capitalize on creating leg-warming tights with unique features to meet consumer demand for fashionable winter wear. ## Themes within the Versatile Flair trend ### Embellished Leggings Designers are adding intricate stitching, rhinestones, and intentional rips to leggings, making them an affordable and easy way to add flair to any outfit. ### Retro Fashion Apparel Consumers are intrigued by decade-specific fashion apparel that harken back to their youth or certain time periods, driving up demand for nostalgic items. ### Innovative Twists on Traditional Clothing Products like tie-up tights and golden tights are innovative twists on traditional clothing items, and are successful in the fashion industry due to their unique selling points and current trends. ## What the Versatile Flair trend means for industry ### For Fashion Industry The fashion industry is responsible for creating and promoting trendy and fashionable leggings that consumers are interested in buying. ### For Children's Clothing Industry The increasing trend of dressing children in fashionable styles creates opportunities for designers to create unique and trendy apparel for this market. ### For Retail Industry Retailers can benefit from the trend of consumers seeking affordable and stylish clothing items like embellished leggings and other innovative versions of traditional clothing items. ## Trend signals for Versatile Flair Trend score 5.5 out of 10, from popularity 72%, activity 85%, freshness 8%. - 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