# Classic Color-Faded Tights The Rag and Bone Ombre Leggings Combine Contrasting Shades By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-09-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rag-and-bone-ombre-leggings References: [outblush](http://www.outblush.com/women/fashion/pants-shorts/rag-bone-ombre-leggings) & [shoplesnouvelles](http://www.shoplesnouvelles.com/solo2/dev/page/load/96/details/1726/product/ombre-legging) With the majority of the female population wearing [black leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/align-no-line-highrise-pant), anyone wearing these Rag and Bone Ombre Leggings is guaranteed to stand out from the crowd. This apparel features a tasteful [ombre or color-faded appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt4-og-1) that has grown exponentially popular. Through the seamless fading of black and white shades, wearers will epitomize effortless and elegant style. From the waist to just above the knee, the Rag and Bone Ombre Leggings boast a stark winter white. From the knee down, things drastically change. The bottom portion of the leggings is saturated in a matte black charcoal finish. Despite the fact that some individuals will fail to see the appeal in these leggings, many ladies will flock to these unorthodox tights for their upcoming fall wardrobe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ombre Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new clothing items with ombre or color-faded designs to cater to the growing demand for unique and eye-catching fashion. - **Contrasting Shades:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products or designs that incorporate contrasting shades to provide a visually striking and attention-grabbing aesthetic. - **Effortless Style:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design clothing that embodies effortless and elegant style, offering consumers an easy way to look fashionable without much effort. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative techniques and materials in the fashion industry to meet the demand for unique and standout apparel. - **Textile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new dyeing and printing technologies for textiles to create eye-catching ombre or color-faded designs. - **Apparel Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer a curated selection of fashion items that prioritize effortless style, providing customers with a convenient way to achieve a fashionable look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Recycled Polyester Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-train-colorblock-leggings.md) - [Purposefully Distressed Luxe Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights.md) - [Performance Functional Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tighties.md) - [Essential 90s-Inspired Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-activewear.md) - [Fall Denim Style Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-denim-styles.md) - [Elevated Luxury Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights.md) - [Micro-Weighted Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microload-gtights.md) - [Colorwear Apparel Line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loungewear-and-activewear-1.md) - [Colorful Undergarment Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanky-panky.md)