# Printed Faux Garter Hosiery These Gothic Leggings are Perfect for Chic or Costumed Outfits By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gothic-leggings References: [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/152094831/garter-leggings-burlesque-womens-legging?ref=br_feed_9&br_feed_tlp=halloween) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Carouselink?ref=l2-shopheader-name) These Gothic leggings come to us from [Etsy’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) Carouselink shop that specializes in printed and costume-inspired hosiery. Though intended for a burlesque costume, these Gothic leggings can be worn every day especially when trying to make a bold statement. These faux garter tights feature a striped print that is adorned with a drawn-on garter belt motif. The leggings are perfect for a Victorian or [burlesque themed Halloween costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes) or can be worn to a masquerade ball that calls to a daring outfit. If you’re not a fan of dressing up in elaborate costumes, you can tone the tights down and pair them with a little black dress and booties or heels when heading to a dinner date or night out with friends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Printed Faux Garter Hosiery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable printed hosiery designs for individuals looking to make a bold fashion statement. - **Gothic Leggings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and ethically produced Gothic leggings to cater to the growing demand for alternative fashion. - **Costume-inspired Hosiery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine costume elements with everyday hosiery to offer consumers versatile options for creating unique and themed outfits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate innovative technologies like 3D printing to revolutionize the production and design processes of hosiery. - **Costume and Party Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide a wide range of costume-inspired hosiery options to cater to the needs of individuals attending themed parties and events. - **Ethical Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a sustainable and cruelty-free alternative fashion brand focusing on Gothic fashion and costume-inspired hosiery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Purposefully Distressed Luxe Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights.md) - [Halloween-Themed Sock Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-sock-collections.md) - [Gothic Footwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-capsule.md) - [Dark Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection.md) - [Elevated Luxury Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights.md) - [Gothic Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gothic-revival.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Micro-Weighted Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microload-gtights.md)