# Elephant Gas Masks Tom Banwell Creates Stylish Steampunked Masks With Trunks By Rachel | Published 2009-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gas-mask-elephant References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2009/08/10/steampunk-elephant-man/) & [tombanwell.blogspot](http://tombanwell.blogspot.com/2009/08/pachydermos-photo.html) Tom Banwell has created an odd gas mask you probably couldn’t ever wear anywhere, but hopefully you’ll just never need to wear a gas mask. The steampunked elephant mask combines old materials and an old gas mask to create a big-eared and long-nosed elephant. The Thomas Banwell design is a fun take on an otherwise standard gas mask with a cool [steampunked style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-park-goggles). While it’s kinda freaky, it seems kind of cool, take a look! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Steampunk Fashion:** Opportunity to innovate unique designs within the growing subculture of steampunk fashion. - **Retrofuturism:** Possibility to create new technology with a vintage aesthetic, combining nostalgia with modern innovation. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Potential to create environmentally conscious masks and other accessories using sustainable materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Industry can explore steampunk fashion and the retrofuturistic aesthetic in their designs. - **Technology:** Companies can incorporate the vintage aesthetic into new technological designs, creating a unique visual experience. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The fashion industry can utilize eco-friendly materials and create products with minimal environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elephant Teething Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moyuum.md) - [Block Puzzle Carnival Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1.md) - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Wearer-Analyzing Respirators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebcare-mask.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Air-Controlling VR Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airres-mask.md)