# Girly Bicycle Mods Jazz Up Your Bike with Simeli Dress Guards By Steph Lapez | Published 2011-06-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dress-up-your-bike References: [bicycledesign.net](http://bicycledesign.net/2011/01/simeli-dress-guards-and-other-links/) & [cyclelicio.us](http://www.cyclelicio.us/2011/simeli-skirt-guards/) After seeing these one-of- a-kind [dress guards for your bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draken-bicycle-stand) by Dutch company Simeli, I've never wanted to own a bike more. The dress guard dates back from the 1800s and was originally designed to protect a women's skirt from getting caught in the spokes of the back wheel. Taking a spin on traditional roots (no pun intended), Simeli "chic-ed" it up a notch, [crocheting cotton yarn with glass beads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crep-protect-3) to come up with stunningly handcrafted dress guards that have caused quite a buzz in the modern bicycle world. The guard is fitted in the fender and come with clips provided by the company that, luckily for us, "can withstand all weather," according to Simeli. There are several designs from which to choose, with every desired color combo to match. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bicycle Fashion Accessories:** There is an opportunity to create more fashionable accessories for bikes beyond just dress guards. - **Handcrafted Bicycle Parts:** There is an opportunity to create more handcrafted parts for bikes that combine traditional and modern elements. - **Sustainable Bicycle Accessories:** There is an opportunity to create more sustainable accessories for bikes, such as dress guards made from recycled materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Retail:** Bicycle retailers have an opportunity to expand their product lines with more fashionable and sustainable accessories. - **Handicrafts:** Handicraft businesses have an opportunity to tap into the bicycle market by creating unique, handcrafted parts and accessories. - **Fashion and Textiles:** Fashion and textile companies have an opportunity to collaborate with bicycle accessory makers to create more stylish and functional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Perfectly Fitted Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-bicycle.md) - [Modest Cycling Gear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycling-hijab.md) - [Sweat-Blocking Cyclist Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbros-bike-sweat-guard.md) - [Safety-Focused Kid's Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guardian-bikes.md) - [Stylish Safety Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-helmet-reflective-star-decals.md) - [Bright Pink E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7d-eq-dawn.md) - [Designer Kids Training Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Costway-Kids-Bike.md) - [Sleek Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-1.md) - [Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzy-bike.md)