# Couture Gourd Carvings Refinery29 Fashion Pumpkins Give Halloween a Much-Needed Makeover By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refinery29-fashion-pumpkins References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/fashion-pumpkins-which-gourd-gets-the-gold) With [pumpkin carvings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-potion-liqueur) popping up everywhere since Halloween is only a few days away, it will take quite a bit to get one's own design to stand out, yet the Refinery29 Fashion Pumpkins do this with ease. The Refinery29 Fashion Pumpkins showcase some of the spectacular designer-inspired carvings done by the online publication’s own editors. From the signature [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-timberland) monogram to fairytale inspiration and [footwear fetishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-5), these pumpkins are made for the diehard fashion fan. It may even inspire a change of heart when creating one's own pumpkin this year. Dedication is a must for anyone trying to mimic one of these Refinery29 Fashion Pumpkins. Each pumpkin took between three to 12 hours to create, showing the details are crucial in making a pumpkin carving stand out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fashion-inspired Pumpkin Carvings:** There is an opportunity for creative entrepreneurs to offer customized fashion-inspired pumpkin carvings to cater to the growing demand for unique and artistic Halloween decorations. - **DIY Pumpkin Carving Kits:** Pumpkin carving kit manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of intricate pumpkin carvings by providing DIY kits that come with stencils, tools, and instructions for fashion-inspired designs. - **Pumpkin-carving Contests and Events:** Event organizers can host pumpkin-carving contests and events where people can showcase their fashion-inspired pumpkin designs and compete for prizes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Halloween Decorations Industry:** The Halloween decorations industry can introduce fashion-inspired pumpkin carving accessories or pre-carved designs to cater to fashion and design enthusiasts. - **Event Planning Industry:** The event planning industry can include fashion-inspired pumpkin carving contests in their Halloween-themed events. - **DIY Crafting Industry:** The DIY crafting industry can create pumpkin carving kits and tools that cater to the trend of intricate and artistic pumpkin carvings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage-Inspired Holiday Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-tassel-pump.md) - [Halloween-Themed Flower Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection.md) - [Sweet Fall-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-monde-gourmand.md) - [Pumpkin-Scented Seasonal Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrouille-candle.md) - [Halloween-Themed Fire Pit Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-carved-pumpkin.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Pumpkin-Inspired Skincare Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkininspired-skincare.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md)