# Type Set Tights The Black Milk SS11 Collection is Loud and Proud By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-milk-ss11 References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/fashion/news/black-milk-leggings-summer-2010_11-collection.aspx) & [shop.blackmilkclothing](http://shop.blackmilkclothing.com/) Although leggings seem to be giving way to jeggings, the Black Milk SS11 collection shows that they are still alive and kicking. Their crazy use of [different prints and materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta) will surely have hipsters clamoring up to get their hands on these [tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights). From all-over fonts to mini skulls, the Black Milk SS11 collection has visited just about every industry and lifestyle for inspiration. The collection also features equally [form-fitting bodysuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanx-active), which will have you hitting the gym in no time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Printed Leggings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable printed leggings that allow customers to create their own unique designs. - **Material Experimentation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of unconventional materials for leggings, such as sustainable, eco-friendly fabrics. - **Bodysuit Fitness Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative bodysuits that integrate fitness tracking technology to enhance workout performance. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable manufacturing practices in the fashion industry to reduce environmental impact. - **Fitness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart activewear that monitors biometric data and provides personalized fitness recommendations. - **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine graphic design with textiles to create interactive and visually engaging clothing designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Performance Functional Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tighties.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Elevated Luxury Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights.md) - [Essential 90s-Inspired Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-activewear.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Spring-Inspired Activewear Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sets-coastal-countryside.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Sculpting Shapewear Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultralift.md) - [Summery Compression Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanx-active.md)