# Former Pope Lace Makers Now Crafting G-Strings By Andres Colmenares | Published 2007-02-10 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-pope-lace-makers-now-crafting-g-strings References: [news.bbc](http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6312429.stm) & [koniakow](http://koniakow.com/sklep_en.php) Poland artisans who used to made lace craft used in church altars for John Paul II and the Queen of England made an strategic and wild twist in their traditional work and decided to make [sexy lingerie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova). The [G-strings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debute-x-stripe-stare) have been a succesful product selling it online around the globe. Koniakow, employs almost 60 [lace makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parade-that-lace) of the catholic village, where the new business hasn't been totally accepted. "They say the underwear is quicker to make and easier to sell than traditional goods such as tablecloths." Sex sells. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 74% | 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) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Lace Lingerie:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the growing market for unconventional, handcrafted lingerie made by traditional artisans. - **E-commerce Expansion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop online platforms to facilitate the global distribution of unique and niche products like handmade lace lingerie. - **Cultural Reinterpretation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary fashion trends to create culturally inspired lingerie collections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with lace makers to introduce innovative designs and materials into the fashion industry. - **Artisanal Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promote and preserve traditional crafts by adapting them to modern markets, such as lingerie production. - **Online Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms and marketplaces specifically catering to unique and specialized products like handmade lace lingerie, enabling global reach and expanded customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dirty-Resembling Luxe Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-willy-underwear.md) - [Delicate Bridal Lingerie Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-lingerie-line.md) - [Colorful Undergarment Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanky-panky.md) - [Inclusive Lace Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parade-that-lace.md) - [Ultra-Light Intimates Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feather-lace.md) - [Nylon Tights-Transformed Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tights-to-tables.md) - [Eco-Conscious Sugarcane Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-8.md) - [Tongue-in-Cheek Underwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debute-x-stripe-stare.md) - [Sex-Positive Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-bollente-3.md)