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# Fake Flesh Body Suits
Nicole Tran Ba Vang

By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-04-30 | Naughty
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-flesh-body-suits-nicole-tran-ba-vangs-work
References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Printemps_Collection--Design--Style.html) & [tranbavang](http://www.tranbavang.com/photography/collection-printempsete-2000-selected-works/)

I don't really know what to make of Nicole Tran Ba Vang body suits. I don't even know what it's correct to call the [fake, PhotoShopped boobs, butt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-butt) and other body parts. Is her photographic work social commentary, camouflage, [body enhancement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-miraclesuit) or women's flesh clothing? Or all of the above?

**Implications** - This unique innovation is quite revealing, which creates a very [provocative fashion statement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks). The suit shows that society has become much more daring and expressive. People in this modern-day age want to make people turn their heads by any possible means, which is more difficult in today's limitless society. Designers should create items that engage with these type of consumers by participating in their provocative statement.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.7/10
- Popularity: 97% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Daring Fashion Statements:** Designers have the opportunity to create provocative items that engage with consumers seeking attention in today's limitless society.
- **Expressive Body Enhancement:** The fake flesh body suits present an opportunity for industries to develop innovative products that enhance and transform the human body.
- **Social Commentary Fashion:** The body suits blur the line between fashion and social commentary, providing an opportunity for designers to explore this unique intersection.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the demand for provocative and expressive fashion statements by creating clothing items that cater to this niche market.
- **Cosmetics:** The cosmetics industry can explore innovative products that enhance the human body and provide consumers with the ability to transform their appearance.
- **Photography:** The photography industry can leverage the trend of blurring the line between fashion and social commentary by incorporating provocative body suits into their artistic works.

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