# Mutant Superhero Costumes Shameless Maya Transforms into Guardians of the Galaxy's Gamora By Meghan Young | Published 2014-08-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutant-superhero-costume References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeXiDrFlhcg) The highly anticipated 'Guardians of the Galaxy' movie for [Marvel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-christian) hits theaters today and to celebrate Shameless Maya has put together a stellar mutant superhero costume. Transforming into the green-skinned Gamora, who is played by actress Zoe Saldana, the [Toronto Native](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-series-collection), New York-based [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmen-97-fireside) personality puts her creativity to the test. From finding the right wig to becoming the perfect shade of green, Maya Washington flexes her skills with this mutant superhero costume. Having transformed herself into [Storm](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-men-makeup-tutorial) last year, Shameless Maya already has a strong foundation for mutant superhero costumes. She teamed up with fashion designer Inez to help her with her actual digs. But as for the rest of the look, that is all her. Perhaps people will be treated to a sight of a Gamora look-a-like this opening weekend. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mutant Superhero Costumes:** Using creative DIY methods to bring popular comic book characters to life can be a lucrative business venture. - **Youtube DIY Makeup Tutorials:** The popularity of YouTube makeup tutorial creators is on the rise, providing a great opportunity for businesses to cash in by selling cosmetics. - **Cosplay Costumes:** Cosplay has become increasingly popular, opening up opportunities for businesses to create more realistic and high-quality costumes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment Industry:** Movie franchises like Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy continue to create opportunities for merchandise sales of costumes and other related products. - **Beauty and Cosmetics Industry:** Youtubers like Shameless Maya inspire their followers to try new makeup techniques and looks, creating demand for related products. - **Retail Industry:** Increased interest in cosplay and DIY costumes poses an opportunity for retailers to start selling costume-making supplies and equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Empowering Superhero-Inspired Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-armour.md) - [Horror Doll Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-decay-x-m3gan.md) - [Superhero Game Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarlet-witch.md) - [Grungy Movie-Inspired Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-magic-beauty.md) - [Kpop Film Costume Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demon-hunters-costumes.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Collector Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-gshock.md) - [Sinister Comic Series Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-goblin-helmet.md) - [Superhero-Themed Hospital Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sickkids-foundation-ad.md)