# Gas Mask Fashion Trade Korea Turns Protection into Style By claire stokoe | Published 2012-09-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-weird-mask-kids References: [tradekorea](http://www.tradekorea.com/products/Gas_Mask.html) & [tradekorea](http://www.tradekorea.com/product-detail/P00049126/Fashion) Trade Korea have a superb collection of fashion gas masks, from half masks to full head gear. The children's masks are both cute and disturbing, but worth a look. There is something darkly interesting about the innocence of a child wearing an object of war. There are so many images from WW2 for babies gas masks also, which are really interesting, but it is the more modern masks that appeal now. Adding this gas mask look to [children's fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frgmtmini) is definitely morbid, but also thought-provoking. Many kids that grew up during the wars were subject to conditions where masks were mandatory to save lives. Luckily, the youth who wear these [fashionable backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showy-gacha-2) don't have to worry about such issues. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashion Gas Masks:** Opportunity for designers to create stylish gas masks for fashion-forward consumers. - **Children's Fashion:** Potential to incorporate gas mask elements into children's clothing and accessories. - **Morbid Fashion Statements:** Creation of fashion pieces that provoke thought and challenge societal norms. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore innovative designs and materials for gas masks and related accessories. - **Childcare:** Childcare industry can introduce gas mask-inspired clothing and accessories for children. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can express their creativity by incorporating gas mask aesthetics into their works. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Customizable Style Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpur-fiit.md) - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Dystopian Goggle-Paired Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-parka.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [K-Pop Playful Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stray-kids.md) - [Streetwear Experimental Kids Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksubi-kids.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Dynamic Kids Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frgmtmini.md)