# DIY Wrapper Frocks This Homemade Skittles Dress is Both Creative and Unique By JDurhamII | Published 2011-02-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homeade-skittles-wrapper-dresses References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/fashion/id_love_to_sport_this_skittles_dress.php) & [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/food/skittle-dress/) This featured homemade Skittles dress is one that will remind many of their [favorite candy treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-halloween-x-butterfinger). With 125 [Skittles wrappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skittles-popd), this amazing Skittles dress was created in 15 hours time. Whether or not anyone would actually sport this homemade Skittles dress is questionable, but there's no doubt that the featured model is enjoying her sweet few minutes in this yummy frock. Check out this homemade Skittles dress for yourselves in the featured gallery! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Fashion:** Creating clothing and accessories using unconventional materials, like Skittles wrappers, presents opportunities for sustainable and unique fashion. - **DIY Fashion:** The rise of DIY fashion allows individuals to express their creativity and personal style by making their own clothing using unconventional materials. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Using repurposed materials, such as Skittles wrappers, in fashion design promotes eco-consciousness and highlights the potential for innovative and sustainable fashion practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the potential of unconventional materials and DIY trends to create unique and sustainable clothing and accessories. - **Upcycling:** The upcycling industry can leverage the popularity of unconventional materials like Skittles wrappers to develop innovative products and promote environmental sustainability. - **Crafting and DIY:** The crafting and DIY industry can inspire and provide resources for individuals interested in making their own clothing using unconventional materials like Skittles wrappers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Major Fan-Centric Candy Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skittles-obsessed.md) - [Crunchy Dessert-Flavored Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skittles-desserts.md) - [Candy-Flavored Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skittles-drinks.md) - [DIY Chocolate Wrappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-chocolate-wrapper.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Exclusive Candy Bar Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-halloween-x-butterfinger.md) - [Candy-Dispensing Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-sleep-bed.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skittles-gummies-fuego.md) - [Glam Bracelet-Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-bracelet-kit.md)