# Hot Melting Hoisery These Daring Tights Have Paint Dripping Down the Legs By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-01-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melting-paint-tights References: [urb-clothing](http://urb-clothing.com) & [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2263377/Would-pay-30-pair-melting-tights-Wacky-new-hosiery-craze-takes-wet-look-leggings-new-level.html/) The phrase art explosion comes to mind when looking at these daring [melting paint tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) from German designer URB. The tights, which are being sold at $55 a pop, are created using latex and a thin layer of baby powder. If you need to make a [bold fashion statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens) with your tights, URB has the goods for you. Choose from the clear tights with neon yellow or green drips, the multi-tone bubblegum pastel color or the [silver glitter strands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnimbus-101-1) on clear tights to turn heads at the club. If you require an edgier, grittier look, go for the grunge inspired messy black and white congealed paint tights -- but hurry, as many styles are selling out fast! The tights are handmade and take five to seven working days to complete and 10-14 working days for shipment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Melting Paint Fashion:** Designers could explore creating other fashion items that feature the melting paint effect to cater to a wider range of customers - **Handmade Designer Tights:** The demand for unique and handmade hosiery could pave the way for new and emerging designers - **Bold Statement Tights:** More consumers may seek out tights that allow them to make bold statements and express their personalities ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can explore incorporating the melting paint effect into other clothing items to create a trend of wearable art - **Handmade Goods:** Handmade fashion items including hosiery could become more popular as consumers seek out unique and personalized pieces - **Online Retail:** Online retailers can offer a wider variety of unique tights and hosiery to cater to the demand for statement pieces ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nylon Tights-Transformed Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tights-to-tables.md) - [Elevated Luxury Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights.md) - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Purposefully Stained Luxe Trousers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pee-stain-denim.md) - [Performance Functional Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tighties.md) - [Dirty-Resembling Luxe Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-willy-underwear.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md)