# Gallows Garment Hangers The Hangman Coat Rack is an Amusingly Morbid Means to Tidy Your Things By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-07-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangman-coat-rack References: [micklish](http://micklish.com/2011/08/26/hangman/) The subject of the Hangman Coat Rack certainly expresses some dark humor but its simple execution makes it ironically endearing to behold. Curtis Micklish used just a handful of sleek pieces of metal to construct this eccentric clothes hook, assembled into the image of a poor little man strung up. Square-sectioned tubular steel was used for the 6-foot stand and a coating of white paint makes this support nearly invisible against a pale wall. A couple of bends in the top of the structure terminate in the representational rope of the gallows. From here, the skinny image of a tiny yellow fellow suspends in mid-air. The slender materials and the soft colors of the Hangman Coat Rack make it look as innocently two-dimensional as a chalkboard doodle. How would you feel about hanging your hat and jacket on this kooky contraption? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dark Humor Decor:** The trend of using dark and morbid themes in everyday home decor with a touch of humor creates an opportunity for innovative and unique designs. - **Minimalistic Clothing Storage:** Trend for minimalist storage solutions for clothes with designs that are practical yet still visually appealing. - **Playful Accent Pieces:** Growing trend for eccentric accent pieces that add a playful touch to any room or wardrobe. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies can capitalize on the trend for dark humor decor by creating furniture and accent pieces that are both functional and uniquely designed. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Clothing companies can innovate in the field of minimalistic clothing storage by creating simple yet visually pleasing storage solutions. - **Product Design:** Product designers can take advantage of the trend for playful accent pieces by creating quirky and fun items that can be used in a variety of settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rotating Punctuation Mark Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotion-hanger.md) - [Sporty Climbing-Inspired Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-hanger.md) - [Smiley Clothing Wall Hooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsahook.md) - [Chinese Character-Shaped Coat Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-coat-rack.md) - [Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hang-we.md) - [Geometrically Shaped Hanger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-hanger.md) - [Playful Monkey-Inspired Coat Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkey-coat-stand.md) - [Open-Concept Clothing Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-clothes-hanger-rack.md) - [Banana-Inspired Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banannang.md)