# Stylish Colostomy Bags These Colostomy Bags Make the Wearer Feel More Comfortable in Their Skin By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colostomy-bag References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/07/25/stephanie-monty-colostomy-bag-intimate-moments-graduate-shows-2016-brunel-university-london/) & [labradorfriendshipcentre](http://www.labradorfriendshipcentre.ca/stephanie-monty-designs-colostomy-bag-for-intimate-moments/) Designer Stephanie Monty has created a colostomy bag that aims to make its wearer feel a little bit more comfortable in their own body. The bags are often needed by people with diseases such as Crohn's and bowel cancer -- and are used to divert waste away from the persons bowels and into the bag. Unfortunately, people who need to use colostomy bags are often stigmatized and feel a shame associated with them, a fact that the designer aims to change. Her bags are either [tattoo- or lingerie-inspired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modibodi) and have floral patterns on a thinner, less obtrusive design. The compact bags have a [skin-like feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparepair-underwear), can be made to match the color of the user's skin and are anti-bacterial to prevent infections. The bags were designed specifically so that people who require them feel more confident during intimate moments with partners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Inclusive Healthcare:** Designing products that cater to specific health conditions and promote self-confidence and comfort. - **Personalized Medical Accessories:** Creating customizable medical accessories that blend with the user's appearance and enhance their sense of identity. - **Fashionable Medical Solutions:** Integrating fashion elements into medical products to reduce stigma and improve the user's emotional well-being. ### Where This Applies - **Medical Supplies:** Developing innovative medical supplies that prioritize user comfort and mental well-being. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Exploring opportunities to offer fashionable accessories that cater to specific medical needs and empower users. - **Healthcare Technology:** Leveraging technology to create personalized and inclusive healthcare solutions for individuals with unique medical requirements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Scoliosis Back Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airy-back-brace.md) - [Post-Surgery Undergarment Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postsurgery-undergarment.md) - [Antacid Brand Designer Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tums-bag.md) - [Whimsical Garbage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-garbage-bags.md) - [Accessible Garment Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tube-eeze-patches.md) - [Post-Surgery Friendly Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prettylittlething-and-girlvscancer.md) - [Cheeky Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-plunger.md) - [Health Awareness Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underaware.md) - [Design-Led Pill Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stylish-pill-box.md)