# Teen Lifestyle Timepieces The HUF & Skate Mental Dirtbag Lifestyle Clock Won't Tell You the Time By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huf-skate-mental References: [streetgiant](http://streetgiant.com/2011/02/14/huf-x-skate-mental-dirtbag-lifestyle-clock-t-shirt/) & [hufsf](http://www.hufsf.com/) [HUF](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acidic-americana) & Skate Mental are iconic brands in the skate and hip clothing culture. These two are back together again to release an awesomely absurd wall clock and t-shirt combo. The Huf & Skate Mental Dirtbag Lifestyle Clock (that also includes a matching t-shirt) only gives options for the different times but for some this is all they really asked for. Those into hardcore [skateboarding culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuto-horigome1) will appreciate this witty wall clock. **Implications** - Consumers in modern society are looking for practical items that also offer an element of whimsy. Products that feature a formal function while being entertaining are appealing to those who want to forget their responsibilities for a moment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Practical Whimsy:** Products that offer a formal function while being entertaining are increasingly appealing to consumers. - **Skateboarding Culture:** Hardcore skateboarding culture provides a niche market for unique and unconventional products. - **Iconic Brand Collaborations:** Collaborations between iconic brands create buzz and appeal to fans of both brands. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can capitalize on the demand for practical whimsical products. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can tap into the trend of unique wall clocks that combine practicality with entertainment. - **Skateboarding and Sports:** The skateboarding and sports industry can explore partnerships and collaborations to release innovative and unconventional products that appeal to skateboarding culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Subtle Lifestyle-Changing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlocal-clock.md) - [Collaborative Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc17.md) - [Anime Skateboard Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-neighbor-totoro-skateboard-clock.md) - [Recycled Plastic Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinola-detrola.md) - [Shooting Target Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clockwerk-target-clocks.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [80s Era Clock Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-x-neighborhood-clock-collection.md) - [Venn Diagram Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetlag-clock.md)