# Android-Inspired Tights The Darkhorse ‘Maria' Robot Leggings are for Aspiring Cyborgs By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-03-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darkhorse-maria-robot-leggings References: [nitrolicious](http://www.nitrolicious.com/blog/2010/03/04/darkhorse-maria-robot-leggings/) & [darkhorseworld](http://www.darkhorseworld.com/lookbook.html) These Darkhorse Robot Leggings are the perfect way for anyone to feel and look like a robot without getting a fancy operation like the [Bionic Man or Woman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpswwwmediamitedu). These leggings are said to be inspired by the Fritz Lang 1920s [sci-fi movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects) 'Metropolis,' which makes me want to check this movie out as well as buy myself these tights. So, put away all thoughts of dipping your legs into melted metal or getting them cast-ironed, since these tights achieve the same look and don’t cost as much. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Robot-inspired Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion designers to create clothing that incorporates robotic elements, giving people the chance to feel and look like robots. - **Sci-fi Movie Influences:** The popularity of sci-fi movies can inspire fashion trends, as seen with these tights inspired by the movie 'Metropolis.' - **Affordable Futuristic Fashion:** Creating affordable clothing with futuristic aesthetics allows individuals to achieve a robotic look without expensive surgeries or high costs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the trend of robot-inspired fashion by offering a range of clothing and accessories that appeal to those who want to embrace a cyborg aesthetic. - **Sci-fi Entertainment:** The influence of sci-fi movies on fashion provides opportunities for the entertainment industry to collaborate with fashion brands and create merchandise based on iconic films like 'Metropolis.' - **Cosplay and Costume Design:** Cosplay and costume designers can leverage the trend of robot-inspired fashion to create unique and elaborate costumes that cater to fans of sci-fi movies and robotic aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Modular Slip-Proof Prosthetic Legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lytra-prosthetic-leg.md) - [Celebrated Athletic Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ffate.md) - [Performance Functional Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tighties.md) - [Purposefully Distressed Luxe Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights.md) - [Robotic-Themed Retro Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airo-led.md) - [Creature-Like Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pink-robots-won.md) - [Sci-Fi Mecha Design Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-headphones.md)