# Sporadically Studded Shorts These Denim Hot Pants by Topshop are Seriously Rebellious By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2013-04-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-hot-pants-by-topshop References: [outblush](http://www.outblush.com/women/fashion/pants-shorts/doubtblush-topshop-moto-embellished-denim-hot-pants-/) & [shop.nordstrom](http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/topshop-moto-embellished-denim-hot-pants/3428033?origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0) These interesting denim hot pants by Topshop may not be a favorite for all. Looking like a creation that spawned from a BeDazzler, these shorts are zealously speckled with [studs, gems and pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit) and may be intimidating for some. However, Top Shop has looked past this initial intimidation and continue to hold out hope that certain individuals will brave these bottoms. With a plain white top or basic tank, these denim hot pants by Topshop may stand a chance and be resurrected as fashionable in some sense. They do seem pretty pricey for what you’re getting, so I would recommend investing in a [glue gun and some gem stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot) and getting your DIY drive going. It’s less expensive, it’s more fun and if they don’t turn out as you hoped, you got some entertainment out of it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sporadically Studded Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of sporadic stud embellishments in other clothing items to create a rebellious and edgy fashion trend. - **DIY Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the market of DIY fashion by providing affordable and customizable options for consumers to create their own studded fashion pieces. - **Reinventing Denim:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unique denim designs, such as studded hot pants, to attract fashion-forward individuals looking for unconventional denim styles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Retailers can capitalize on the demand for rebellious fashion by offering a wide range of sporadically studded clothing options. - **Arts and Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Arts and crafts stores can cater to the DIY fashion trend by offering a variety of stud embellishments, glue guns, and gem stones. - **Denim Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Denim manufacturers can explore new designs and techniques to create unique denim pieces, like studded hot pants, that appeal to fashion-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [One-Legged Luxury Fashion Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onelegged-jean.md) - [Ornate Western Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwest-birch-studded-denim.md) - [Breathable Textured Tweed Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-tweed-apres-shorts.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Tongue-in-Cheek Underwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debute-x-stripe-stare.md) - [Brand Refresh Preview Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheap-monday-event.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md) - [Modern Denim Pop-Up Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-outfitters-2.md)