# Strange Creature Skirts The Gizmo Skirt is the Best Thing Ever By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-12-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gizmo-skirt References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2009/12/27/the-gizmo-skirt/) & [alexandchloe](http://www.alexandchloe.com/online_shop/product_info.php?products_id=1004) Well now I have seen everything, seriously. First it was witnessing my grandfather in handcuffs being taken away by the Fuzz, and now the Gizmo skirt. For reals, who wants a Gizmo skirt, and who is willing to pay over $2,100 for it? Obviously someone, or else designer Brian Lichtenberg would never have created it. And he must have been on something fierce to create a skirt that has [tweed ear flaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-cargo-midi) and [Swarovski crystal eyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-handbag). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating high-end, unique and eccentric fashion pieces that appeal to a niche market willing to pay a premium price. - **Designer Collaborations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with renowned designers to create unconventional and attention-grabbing fashion items that generate buzz and attract fashion enthusiasts. - **Customizable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing a platform or service that allows customers to personalize and customize their fashion pieces with unique features, materials, and embellishments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring unconventional and avant-garde designs that challenge traditional notions of fashion and appeal to those seeking unique and daring garments. - **Luxury Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curating a collection of high-priced, limited-edition fashion items that cater to the demand for exclusive and distinctive products. - **Fashion Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating wearable technology and smart features into fashion pieces to create innovative and interactive garments that merge fashion and technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underwear-Imitating Hybrid Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-off-brief-skirt.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Sporty Modular Cargo Skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-cargo-midi.md) - [One-Legged Luxury Fashion Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onelegged-jean.md) - [Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratboot.md) - [Creature-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allpro-nitro.md) - [Mismatched Creature Feature Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-gremlins-collection.md) - [Underwater-Created Whimsical Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md)