# Fashionable Fireman Accessories Show Your Manliness to the Ladies With the Fire Hose Belt By Matt Ho | Published 2011-04-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-hose-belt References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/style/fire-hose-belt/) & [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/fire-hose-belt) I don't know what it is with females and fireman, but apparently there's a sex appeal there that most guys are missing. So, guys, to help you out, check out the Fire Hose Belt. It's pretty self-explanatory -- the Fire Hose Belt is exactly as it sounds. The designer Lori Burley took the used pieces and has transformed them into one-of-a-kind accessories. All the belts are hand-made and they do have some distress marks, which are actually perfect because it proves its authenticity. Since all are customized, each look will vary slightly. So if you're looking to impress the ladies, maybe the Fire Hose Belt will do the trick. Plus, since it comes from the actual hose, you can even lie about being a fire fighter who designs belts on the side. Can you say "winning"? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Accessories:** Designers are using repurposed materials to create unique and sustainable accessories like the Fire Hose Belt. - **Niche Fashion:** Accessories like the Fire Hose Belt appeal to a specific audience and can create a dedicated following. - **Authenticity in Accessory Design:** The distress marks on the Fire Hose Belt add to its charm and reflect a desire for a one-of-a-kind product that tells a story. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Repurposed materials and unique designs can disrupt the fashion accessory industry and appeal to consumers looking for sustainable options. - **Men's Fashion:** Niche accessories like the Fire Hose Belt can create a dedicated following within the men's fashion industry. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The use of upcycled materials in accessories like the Fire Hose Belt can disrupt the fashion industry's environmental impact and appeal to consumers seeking sustainable options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Menstrual Discomfort Relief Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hottie-belt.md) - [Indestructible Sleek Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indestructible-belt.md) - [Tubular Total Workout Weights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitfighter-steelhose.md) - [Whisky Shot Garters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireball-garter.md) - [Concealed Cowboy Belt Buckles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truckle.md) - [Colorful Vibrant Hardware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belt-handle.md) - [Emergency Tracking Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-x-recco-stretch-belt.md) - [Specialized Exercise Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellabooty-belt.md)