# Creepy-Chic Accessories Skeleton Hand Hairclips By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-12-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macabre-hair-accessories-skeleton-hand-hairclips References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=fp_gg_0&listing_id=17959278) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=fp_gg_0&listing_id=17959278) The ultimate in macabre creepy-chic accessories, these unique [skeleton hand hairclips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing) are sure to attract a lot of attention. Who wants boring barrettes when you can have a bony hand with [red painted fingernails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scream-on-halloween) holding your hair in place for the night (or day)? The alligator clip backing means that they can also be used to decorate clothing, [hats and handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-hook-options). **Implications** - With cultural phenomenons like Harry Potter and the Twilight series dominating youth culture lately, there is definitely a lot to be gained with products and advertisements that embrace macabre influences. This is definitely one trend that has a wide appeal for some of the largest consumer demographics present in today's marketplace. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Creepy-chic Accessories:** Opportunity for businesses to create and market macabre-inspired products and advertisements. - **Skeleton Hand Hairclips:** Innovation opportunity for accessory companies to design and produce unique hairclips with skeleton hand motifs. - **Macabre Influences in Youth Culture:** Chance for brands to tap into the popularity of macabre themes in youth culture with related products and marketing campaigns. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Potential for accessory companies to capitalize on the trend by offering a wide range of macabre-inspired accessories. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for marketers to create compelling advertisements that embrace the macabre influences popular among consumers. - **Youth Culture Merchandise:** Opportunity for brands to develop and sell merchandise that caters to the macabre preferences of youth culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Halloween-Themed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-halloween-jewelry.md) - [Accessorized Styling Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-treat-sweet-to-sleek-treat.md) - [Haunting Fine Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md) - [Comedic Horror Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-x-beetlejuice.md) - [Crime-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aprs-x-liquid-death.md)