# Functional Finger Fashion Glove Pockets By Hayley Grieve | Published 2008-08-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/external-gloves-functional-fashion-element References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com) & [hereitself](http://www.hereitself.com/product/000007/women) When designers took out their pencils this year they realized that pockets didn’t need to be hidden and could be plopped really anywhere. These also aren’t normal pockets, but gloves that accommodate a set of fingers. The result is a surprise visual feast for an otherwise plain tee. The main advantage however, is that some designers used [ergonomic positioning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grace-able) so your hands land in a perfectly comfortable spot. [Functional Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harland-threads) on the rise as we see a trend in mixing Style further with sport and technology. Its about looking pretty and feeling smart at the same time. The Glove Pocket shirt can be found at [HereItself.com](http://www.hereitself.com/product/000007/women) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Functional Fashion:** The trend in combining fashion with sport and technology creates an opportunity for designers to incorporate functional elements into clothing items. - **Ergonomic Design:** The use of ergonomic design on glove pockets offers an opportunity to create comfortable, functional and stylish clothing items. - **Visible Pockets:** The trend in visible pockets creates an opportunity for designers to experiment with unique pocket placements and styles while creating functional clothing items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating functional fashion elements into clothing items to create unique and highly desirable products. - **Athletic Apparel Industry:** The trend in mixing style with sport presents an opportunity for athletic apparel companies to create more functional and stylish products. - **Textile Industry:** The need for comfortable and functional clothing items presents an opportunity for the textile industry to develop new fabrics and materials that meet consumer demands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handholding-socks.md) - [Cheese-Inspired Fashion Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-pocket-jeans.md) - [Virtual Clothing Designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-styler-studio.md) - [Glove-Like Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glove80-keyboard.md) - [Massaging Hand Healthcare Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitdema-glove.md) - [Backpack-Inspired Storage Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomade-58.md) - [Smart Running Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weather-glove.md) - [Miniature Elastic Paper-Turning Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercricco.md) - [Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handworn-smart-display.md)