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# Deceptively Gorey Garters
The OpenWoundFX Gartered Legs Send Shivers up Your Spines

By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-08-19 | Naughty
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openwoundfx-gartered-legs
References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/style/costumes/flayed-flesh-garters.asp) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/82159361/unpainted-gartered-legs-prosthetics)

With Halloween inching closer and closer, it's time to start considering whether you want to go all out with accessories like the OpenWoundFX Gartered Legs prosthetics. The illusionary add-ons give your legs a [horror film-approved look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes), complete with fake flesh and blood.

Whether you want to add a dramatic twist to your zombie bride costume or juxtapose your Black Swan-like ballerina outfit, the titillating accessory is sure to grab the attention of on-lookers. The kit comes with two [latex prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ffate) and a wide garter belt that can be attached to the faux skin. Meaghan O'Keefe, the owner of Etsy shop OpenWoundFX is the genius behind this panic-educing look.

Ideal for off-season costume parties or a [horrific Halloween ensemble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading), the OpenWoundFX Gartered Legs kit is bloody brilliant.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.0/10
- Popularity: 74% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Halloween Prosthetic Accessories:** OpenWoundFX Gartered Legs offers a unique and gory accessory for Halloween costumes.
- **Horror-inspired Fashion:** The OpenWoundFX Gartered Legs add a dramatic twist to traditional costumes, highlighting the potential for horror-inspired accessories in fashion.
- **Special Effects Makeup:** The OpenWoundFX Gartered Legs showcase the potential for special effects makeup to be used as a costume accessory.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Cosmetics and Makeup:** The special effects makeup industry has potential to expand further beyond traditional film and television production.
- **Fashion and Costume Design:** The demand for innovative and unique costume accessories could drive industry players to create more horror-inspired products.
- **Holiday and Party Supplies:** The Halloween industry could capitalize on demand for unique, standout accessories like the OpenWoundFX Gartered Legs.

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