# Meat Trend Report Gain Unrivaled Insight into Carnivorous Foods and Their Creative Uses By Taylor Keefe | Published 2012-03-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-trend-report References: [trendreports](http://www.trendreports.com/research/meat) You wouldn't think meat could inspire fashion, but Lady Gaga proved otherwise showing up at an award show sporting what is now known as the "meat dress." Fashion isn't the only industry that looks to carnivorous foods for inspiration. Use the [Meat Trend Report](http://www.trendreports.com/research/meat) to uncover various uses of meat, whether it's peculiar, innovative, abstract or artistic. From artistic portraits created from chicken meat to fashion and furniture made in the image of beef, meat is being used to make delights outside of the kitchen. Although there are still numerous [culinary concepts using meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-meat-tasting-menu), what's capturing consumer attention is how it's used in other industries. If your brand can benefit from understanding today's meat trends, then our consumer-based research is for you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Meat-inspired Art:** Opportunity for artists to create unique and innovative artwork using meat as a medium. - **Meat-inspired Fashion:** Innovative chance for fashion designers to create new clothing styles using meat as a fabric. - **Meat-inspired Furniture:** Chance for innovative furniture designers to create unique and creative pieces using meat as a structural element. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Industry:** Opportunity for artists across various mediums (painting, sculpture, etc.) to explore the use of meat in their creations. - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create new styles using meat as a fabric, trim, or accessory. - **Furniture Industry:** Opportunity for furniture designers to create chairs, tables, and other pieces using meat as a structural element. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Fueled Alt Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motif-foodworks.md) - [Collagen-Boosted Meat Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singing-pastures.md) - [Lamb-Style Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-marbles-meaty-meat.md) - [Plant-Based Meat Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motif-mobeef.md) - [Mycelium-Based Meatless Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meati-foods-animal-free-meat.md) - [Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leyu-li.md) - [Whole-Cut Vegan Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-whole-cuts.md) - [Meat-Themed Brand Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-meat-retreat.md) - [Meatless Innovation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-test-kitchen.md)