# Eccentric Gnome Shirts The Gnomies Muscle Tank Features an Unlikely Cast By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-01-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnome-shirt References: [shop.nylon](http://shop.nylon.com/collections/whats-new/products/gnomies-muscle-tank) & [kiddangerous](https://www.kiddangerous.com/) This gnome shirt by Kid Dangerous reminds us that Gnomies are "for life." Garden gnomes are perhaps not the sexiest thing to put on a shirt; in fact, they're more likely to adorn the lawn of a German home than appear on a women's muscle tank, but here we are. In a playful attempt to be subversive, Kid Dangerous featured a slew of "[hipster" gnomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet) across the front of this shirt. For those who are unfamiliar, the Hipster gnome is a bearded dude who wears skinny jeans, rides a bike and wears a conical hat in an effort to avoid the dreaded horrors of the "mainstream." If you want to mix up the [contents of your wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/normform), definitely consider investing in this kitschy, comical gnome shirt by Kid Dangerous. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 26% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Garden Gnome Fashion:** The rise of unconventional clothing featuring garden gnomes presents opportunities for apparel brands to tap into niche markets. - **Subversive Design:** The subversive design trend opens possibilities for brands to create playful and unexpected products that defy conventions. - **Kitschy Fashion:** The popularity of kitschy fashion items like gnome shirts suggests a demand for unique and quirky clothing options. ### Where This Applies - **Apparel:** The apparel industry can explore new avenues and target niche markets by incorporating garden gnome designs into their collection. - **Design:** The design industry can embrace the subversive design trend to create unexpected and unconventional products that capture consumers' attention. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can capitalize on the kitschy fashion trend by offering unique and whimsical products like gnome-themed accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adorable Monster-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md) - [Reality TV Show Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumbgood.md) - [Viral Criminal Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him.md) - [Typography-Inspired Canadian Sweatshirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okayok.md) - [Boxy Botanical Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-jacket.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Festive Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomspecific-sweater-vests.md) - [Playful Character Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-collection.md)