# Naughty Knits Marianne Batlle Crochets Body Parts and Fashion Icons By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-08-25 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marianne-batlle-crochet References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/08/marianne_batlle.php) & [mariannebatlle](http://www.mariannebatlle.com/) Marianne Batlle is a French artist whose [crocheted works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral) not only includes portraits of fashion icons such as Karl Lagerfeld, Yves St Laurent and Coco Chanel, but also [naughty knitted sex toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice). Marianne Batlle’s crocheted penises come in a variety of materials and designs, such as sashes, bows and a vast collection of color. The most interesting of her works has to be the ‘Fireworks’ penis that is covered in [bedazzling jewels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece). Check out some of Marianne Batlle’s work in the gallery above! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Crocheted Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and techniques in crocheting to create unique and unconventional art pieces. - **Fashion Portraits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional art forms with digital technologies to create interactive and customizable fashion portraits. - **Naughty Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of risqué and provocative crafts that challenge societal norms and push creative boundaries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology, such as augmented reality, into art installations to create immersive and interactive experiences. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and designers to create fashion collections that incorporate unconventional materials and techniques. - **Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform or marketplace for artisans to showcase and sell their unique and unconventional craft creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sex-Positive Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-bollente-3.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Croatian Crocheted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-umbrella-design-lifestyle.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Chunky Knitted Quilted Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitty-chair.md)