# Designer Ladies Weapons by Antonio Riello By Fashion Spy | Published 2006-08-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-ladies-weapons-by-antonio-riello References: [thecoolhunter.net](http://www.thecoolhunter.net/fashion/ANTONIO-RIELLO-MAKES-SHOOTING-SOMEONE-A-CLASSY-AFFAIR/) & [hoardmag](http://www.hoardmag.com/riello/Riello_1.htm) Artist Antonio Riello has created a collection of ladies weapons. His designs combine [retro couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25) with real military weapons, including assault rifles, pistols, sub machine guns, hand grenades and rocket launchers. "In 1998 I decided to focus my artistic research mainly about a "fashion-fiction" visual story regarding an old passion of mine: weapons - objects full of symbolic senses. I want to mix, in an artistic way, traditional 'female stuff' like fashion with very traditional 'male stuff' like guns. It consists in a restyling of real military weapons into [fashion items for ladies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity)". Antonio Riello ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashion-weapon Hybridization:** The trend of merging fashion with traditionally masculine items such as weapons presents opportunities for designers to create unique and fashionable pieces for consumers. - **Weapon Aesthetics:** The trend of weapon aesthetics involve the use of unique and artistic designs in the creation of weapons, allowing manufacturers to expand their market and serve consumers who prioritize aesthetics. - **Retro Futurism:** The trend of retro futurism brings together old styles with modern technology, resulting in unique designs that cater to consumers looking for something different and nostalgic. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion companies that incorporate weapons into their designs could appeal to customers looking for edgy, unique pieces. - **Weapons Manufacturing:** Weapons manufacturers could benefit from incorporating unique and artistic designs for consumers who prioritize aesthetics. - **Art:** Artists and designers could explore weapon aesthetics as a new medium to express their creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Gendered Concept-Exploring Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-casa-dentro.md) - [Minimal Stone Wall Motifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-collection-2.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Artful Accessory Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-nash-designs.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Sex-Positive Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-bollente-3.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md)