# Spiderweb Gowns The DSquared Back Skeleton Dress Puts a Glamorous Spin on a Scary Look By Summer Luu | Published 2010-10-28 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsquared-back-skeleton-dress References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2010/10/27/dsquared-back-skeleton-gown/) & [dsquared2](http://www.dsquared2.com) With [Halloween just around the corner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection), the DSquared Back Skeleton Dress is the perfect fit for the upcoming festivities. Even without this haunted holiday coming up, this spider-webbed gown is elegant enough to wear to any cocktail party if you're looking to make a bold and stylish statement with edginess. Offering a tight, black mermaid silhouette with a trailing train, the DSquared Back Skeleton Dress is one classy and bewitching look. **Implications** - An an interesting and daring twist on the conventional '[little black party dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4),' the [skeleton dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-skeleton-bottle) is just revealing enough to be sexy and intriguing, but hides just enough to maintain a feminine elegance. It's not for everyone, but risk taking fashionistas should be excited by the design which is unique and compliment-ready. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spiderweb Gowns:** The DSquared Back Skeleton Dress puts a glamorous spin on a scary look. - **Bold Eveningwear:** The skeleton dress offers a daring twist on the conventional 'little black party dress,' catering to risk-taking fashionistas. - **Edgy Elegance:** The DSquared Back Skeleton Dress combines edginess and femininity, making it a unique and compliment-worthy choice. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The spiderweb gown trend creates opportunities for designers to innovate and create unique eveningwear. - **Halloween Retail:** The DSquared Back Skeleton Dress is perfect for Halloween festivities, suggesting opportunities for retailers to capitalize on themed clothing and accessories. - **Cocktail Wear:** The elegant yet daring design of the skeleton dress presents opportunities for the cocktail wear industry to incorporate bold and eye-catching elements into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Autumn Occasion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-fall-dresses.md) - [Halloween-Themed Flower Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes.md)