# Spooky Swimsuits These Monster-Themed Bikini Designs Are Hot & Loaded With Zombie Qualities By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-07-09 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-themed-bikini References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleybaccam/monster-themed-bikinis) & [palehorsedesign](http://palehorsedesign.com/iron-fist-spring-11/) Just in time for this summer's heat wave, Pale Horse Design has released four super-seductive monster-themed bikini designs for women. These itty-bitty bikinis are printed with some rather grotesque images of monsters, villains and zombies. The top of each of these monster-themed bikini designs features the eyes of a particular monster -- one on each breast -- and the bottoms serve as the scary, sinister mouth. While some ladies may opt for a pretty pink or floral flirty bathing suit design, these swimsuits will certainly beckon to anyone with a bit of a [nerdy side](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters) or an [infatuation with zombies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-mashup). **Implications** - Businesses who can provide consumers with a unique or or unusual twist to a commonly used product will appeal to a wide range of consumers. A business' clients will be drawn to its ability to incorporate specific interests or pastimes into another product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Monster-themed Bikinis:** Designing bikinis with grotesque monster images and zombie qualities opens up opportunities to cater to a niche market of consumers looking for unique and unconventional swimwear. - **Nerdy Fashion:** Creating fashion items that cater to nerdy interests, such as monster-themed swimsuits, taps into a growing trend of embracing geek culture in mainstream fashion. - **Unconventional Swimwear:** The demand for unusual and unconventional swimwear designs, like the monster-themed bikinis, presents an opportunity for businesses to cater to consumers seeking distinct and eye-catching beach fashion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of monster-themed bikinis by offering unique swimwear designs that cater to specific interests and unconventional tastes. - **Beachwear:** Beachwear brands can tap into the demand for unconventional swimwear by creating collections of swimsuits that feature quirky and distinctive designs. - **Geek Culture:** Industries revolving around geek culture can collaborate with fashion brands to create products that merge their interests with fashion, such as monster-themed bikinis for fans of zombie and monster movies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-monsters-collection.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Coordinated Coastal Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salty-mermaid.md) - [Mashup Halloween Bath Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-mashup.md) - [Wellness Focused Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle.md) - [Adorable Monster-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters.md) - [Versatile Sleek Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md) - [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md)