# Poultry Fashion Rakel Hafberg Chicken Leather is the New Skin to Wear By Summer Luu | Published 2010-11-20 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rakel-hafberg-chicken-leather References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2010/11/19/rakel-hafberg-chicken-leather-accessories/) & [accessories.fashionsnoops](http://accessories.fashionsnoops.com/2010/09/01/rakel-hafberg-chicken-leather-accessories/) Using the outer layer from an animal that most people eat, these Rakel Hafberg chicken leather accessories are the latest [animal skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-vegan-leather) to wear. This is not far from what we've seen in the past, although the term "[exotic leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoby)" usually describes textured skins such as crocodile or snake. See more images of the Rakel Hafberg chicken leather accessories above. Would you wear this [cutting-edge leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-leather-organza)? **Implications** - In a contemporary society obsessed with owning things that immediately distinguish you from everyone else, few things provide immediate separation than a strong novelty item. By showing a commitment to strange and unusual products, the brand draws interest from consumers who fashion themselves as 'alternative.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Novelty Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to create strange and unusual products that appeal to consumers seeking alternative fashion items. - **Exotic Leather Alternatives:** Potential for designers and manufacturers to explore using unconventional materials like chicken leather to differentiate their products. - **Personalized Branding:** Appeal to individuals who want to stand out by offering customization options on unique fashion accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Developing new lines of fashion accessories using unconventional materials like chicken leather can attract attention and increase sales. - **Luxury Goods:** Incorporating chicken leather into luxury fashion items can tap into the demand for exclusive and uniquely crafted goods. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Exploring alternative materials like chicken leather aligns with the growing trend towards eco-friendly and cruelty-free fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fried Chicken Fashion Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/officially-licensed-kfc-product.md) - [Fruit-Based Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peelsphere.md) - [Fried Chicken-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-and-loungefly.md) - [PETA-Approved Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-leather-alternative.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Dinosaur-Themed Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labgrown-leather-ltd.md) - [Bio-Leather Fungal Protectants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fungal-coating.md) - [Cruelty-Free Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crueltyfree-leather-alternative.md) - [Ultra-Thin Functional Leather Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-leather-organza.md)