# Frankstein Fashion Horrific and Horror-Inspired Clothing By Cowbag | Published 2008-12-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankstein-fashion-outfits-that-are-not-a-horror-show References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com) Frankenstein, you've gotta love the guy, right? Most people associate this dude with horror and Halloween only, but his influence expands well beyond a mere holiday to cultural icon status. I love the Frankenstein-inspired [Nike trainers](http://www.myairshoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/frankensteinNikevandal.jpg); their red wound-like stitching is such an awesome detail that if I could marry them I would. Nike also have Dunk Highs which are similarly inspired by The Green One. The wound stitching is a feature which also appears on a baseball hat, and the same site also offers a rather groovy tee shirt. Of course there is also some [real crap](http://www.costumesofnashua.com/CNWebSite105/Active905/Pages/Hat/HarryPotterStoryland/PicsHatHPotter/J21635.jpg) out there, and I could not resist including a few gems which are so bad as to almost be somewhat fashionable. The best [Frankenstein fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes) out there has to be the rockabilly dress. Yes, I have one, and yes, I love it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Horror-inspired Clothing:** Creating clothing items inspired by horror themes and iconic characters like Frankenstein can attract a dedicated fan base and tap into the popular horror genre. - **Iconic Character Influence:** Expanding the influence and cultural significance of iconic characters like Frankenstein beyond holidays can create new opportunities for fashion brands to connect with consumers. - **Innovative Design Details:** Incorporating unique design elements, such as red wound-like stitching, into fashion items can add a distinctive and eye-catching touch for fashion-forward consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the popularity of horror-inspired clothing by creating collections that resonate with fans of iconic characters like Frankenstein. - **Film and Entertainment:** Film and entertainment companies can collaborate with fashion brands to create licensed merchandise inspired by horror characters like Frankenstein, appealing to fans of the genre. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Through partnerships and collaborations, pop culture merchandise retailers can offer a wide range of horror-inspired clothing and accessories, capitalizing on the growing demand for such items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md) - [Halloween-Themed Sock Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-sock-collections.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice1.md) - [Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-5.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md) - [Horror-Inspired Sports Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scary-good-campaign.md) - [Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers.md) - [Horror Clown Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-clog-pennywise.md)