# Skeletal Fashion Bony Accessories Show It's Hot to Wear Your Insides On the Outside By sara Harari | Published 2009-04-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insides-on-the-outside-skeletal-fashion-makes-a-bold-statement References: [elle](http://www.elle.com/Fashion/Trend-Reports/Lovely-Bones/imageIndex) Skulls have been done and overdone both in art and fashion, but skeletal styles are a fresh take on a theme we all love. Evoking the actual skeletal structure was popular down the runways with select, key pieces sure to put a pleasant and unexpected spin on any outfit. At the head of the game, of course, is [Alexander McQueen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2024) offering up tops, pants and even shoes of this genre. [Rodarte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice1)’s contribution, while more classic, is still blatantly and brilliantly skeletal. Accessories are not forgotten, as bags with hanging bones and [beautiful bone-shaped cuffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elsa-peretti1) are sure to make a bold appearance this coming season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Skeletal Fashion:** Incorporating skeletal designs into clothing and accessories is a unique trend that is gaining popularity. - **Bone-inspired Accessories:** Jewelry and bags inspired by skeletal structures offer a fresh take on accessorizing. - **Bony Footwear:** From boots to heels, footwear with skeletal designs provide an edgy and striking addition to any outfit. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion designers and retailers can incorporate skeletal designs into their products to offer unique options to consumers. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry makers can create bone-shaped cuffs and other accessories inspired by skeletal structures. - **Footwear:** Shoe companies can create boots and heels with skeletal designs to appeal to consumers looking for edgier options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Complimentary Sculptural Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md)