# Sweaty Photo Blogs 'Goths in Hot Weather' Ranks Sweat Levels of Darkness Dwellers By Rachel | Published 2009-06-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goths-in-hot-weather References: [theawl](http://www.theawl.com/2009/06/goths-in-hot-weather) & [gothsinhotweather.blogspot](http://gothsinhotweather.blogspot.com/) When goths step out in summer, people are bound to wonder--aren’t they dying of heat? All the makeup and [black clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romnd-black-lip) and [layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howmanylayersidagse) are bound to make a person sweat. Well now there’s a blog dedicated to the plight of our darkness-loving friends, aptly named Goths in Hot Weather. Goths in Hot Weather is a blog that posts pictures of [goths out in the sun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-body-works-summerween), and then rates their goth and sweatiness levels. It’s all I ever wanted to know about life in one place. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sweaty Fashion Trends:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating innovative, sweat-resistant clothing and accessories for goths and other fashion-forward individuals. - **Alternative Subculture Tourism:** Disruptive innovation potential in developing travel packages and experiences catered specifically to goths and fans of alternative subcultures during hot weather seasons. - **Alternative Fashion Blogging:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating niche fashion blogs that cater to specific subcultures, such as goths, providing style advice and inspiration for warm weather outfits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Clothing and Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the clothing and fashion industry to create specialized clothing lines for goths and alternative subcultures that offer comfort and heat resistance. - **Tourism and Travel:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the tourism and travel industry to develop unique travel experiences and packages for goths and alternative culture enthusiasts during hot weather seasons. - **Online Media and Blogging:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in online media and blogging platforms by creating niche fashion blogs that cater to specific subcultures, offering unique perspectives on style and hot weather fashion tips. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heat-Navigating Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wati.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Anti-Blemish Cooling Mists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blemish-defense-mist.md) - [Advanced Thermoregulation Cycling Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-thermoregulation.md) - [Makeup Water Brand Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corpse-paint-makeup.md) - [Medieval Text Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gothic-font-generator1.md) - [Wearable Hydration Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-hydration.md) - [Wearable App-Connected AC Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gloture-wearcool.md) - [Ice-Powered Fitness Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coolest-class.md)