# Reptilian Tights The Gal Stern Hand-Printed Tights Collection Scales Up to Competition By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-05-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gal-stern-hand-printed-tights References: [gal-stern](http://gal-stern.com/Category/29-home.aspx) The Gal Stern hand-printed tights collection is full of [sassy tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights), many of which resemble [tropical lizard scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowaconstrictor). Gal Stern is an Israeli designer who graduated from Shenkar College of Engineering and Design (the esteemed Albert Elbaz also studied there). Stern's fascination with printing led her to open up her own studio and create tights using a own special technique that she developed on her own. The Gal Stern hand-painted collection stems from her "[fascination with shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-collection-1) and the way they attach, transform and create a surface." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Hand-printed Fashion:** There is an opportunity for other designers and brands to use hand-printing techniques to create unique and customizable products. - **Sustainable Fashion:** With consumers becoming more conscious about the environmental impact of fast fashion, there is an opportunity to use eco-friendly materials and production methods to create similar products. - **Animal-inspired Prints:** Designers and brands can capitalize on the popularity of animal prints by creating unique and bold designs inspired by various species of animals and insects. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion brands to differentiate themselves by offering hand-printed and sustainably-made products. - **Print and Textile Industry:** There is an opportunity for textile manufacturers and printers to offer unique and customizable prints to fashion designers and brands. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can capitalize on the trend of animal-inspired prints to create unique and bold artwork and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nylon Tights-Transformed Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tights-to-tables.md) - [Slithering Serpent Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorien-stern-snakes-rugs.md) - [Elevated Luxury Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md) - [Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker.md) - [Size-Scaled Block Puzzle Retiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legotruman.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Purposefully Distressed Luxe Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights.md)