# Middle Earth Swimwear The Legolas Swimsuit is Perfect for Die-Hard Elf Fans By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-09-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legolas-swimsuit References: [blackmilkclothing](http://blackmilkclothing.com/collections/middle-earth/products/legolas-swimsuit) If Lord of the Rings was one of your favorite book series or if you own all the DVDs extended editions, this Legolas swimsuit is your perfect outfit for the beach. While many people are a fan of the [hobbits and wizards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shire-set), there's a giant population that just can't get enough of the elves. This swimsuit is made specifically to shine light on the often overlooked group. This deep green suit features the gorgeous Orlando Bloom, and having the actor on your body -- figuratively speaking of course -- is definitely an added bonus to wearing this. The swimsuit features the helpful elf with his trusty bow and arrow. The image definitely displays Legolas ready for action as he appears to be on alert. The Legolas swimsuit can even be paired with a cute skirt and worn to your next Lord of the Rings movie marathon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 32% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fantasy-themed Swimwear:** Creating swimsuits inspired by popular fantasy characters presents an opportunity for swimwear brands to tap into a niche market and attract dedicated fans. - **Character Merchandise Clothing:** Incorporating popular characters from books, movies, or TV series into clothing items like swimsuits opens up possibilities for licensing deals and collaborations with entertainment properties. - **Movie-inspired Fashion:** Designing clothing pieces that draw inspiration from iconic movie characters allows fashion brands to offer unique products that cater to fans' desire for self-expression and fandom. ### Where This Applies - **Swimwear:** Integrating fantasy elements into swimwear designs can create a new subcategory within the swimwear industry, appealing to fans who want to showcase their favorite characters at the beach or pool. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Creating character merchandise clothing, such as the Legolas swimsuit, provides an opportunity for the entertainment industry to expand its product offerings and generate additional revenue streams. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Collaborating with movie franchises to create movie-inspired fashion items allows fashion brands to tap into the fandom market and attract dedicated fans who seek unique and expressive clothing pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Elvish Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-classic-clog.md) - [Intricate Magical Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivendell-set.md) - [Filmic Elf Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-x-time.md) - [Versatile Sleek Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar.md) - [Limited-Edition Film-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-collection.md) - [Filmic Virtual Fitness Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-fitness-challenge.md) - [Fantasy Series Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shire-set.md) - [Festive Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomspecific-sweater-vests.md) - [Stylish Beach-Ready Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection.md)