# Mechanical Critter Fashion The Robotic Spider Dress Has Legs That Move Creepily By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-10 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-spider-dress References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2013/01/robotic-spider.php) & [anoukwipprecht.nl](http://www.anoukwipprecht.nl/) Halloween may be a little ways away yet, but for those who like to plan ahead, this might give them enough time to try to replicate the Robotic Spider Dress for all the [freaky festivities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes). As though countering the [feathery and pristine look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring) of angel wings, the Robotic Spider Dress features [mechanical legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpentopod) that rest on the shoulders of the wearer. Created by Dutch designer Anouk Wipprecht in collaboration with Austrian software developer Daniel Schatzmayr, the Robotic Spider Dress doesn't just look incredibly creepy, it moves creepily as well. In line with Wipprecht's past fashion creations including the [DareDroid 2.0](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daredroid-2-0-by-modern-nomads) and [Pseudomorph](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pseudomorph-by-anouk-wipprecht), the dress has a futuristic aesthetic that is at once femininely curvaceous and rigidly structured. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Robotic Fashion:** Innovative fashion designs that incorporate robotic elements for a futuristic aesthetic. - **Mechanical Cosplay:** Using mechanical components to create creepy and realistic costumes that enhance the wearer's appearance. - **Halloween Techwear:** Incorporating technology into spooky costumes for a modern take on Halloween. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry could embrace innovative and creative designs that incorporate robotic elements. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry could use mechanical and robotic costumes as part of live performances or movie productions. - **Retail:** Retailers could capitalize on the growing trend for high-tech Halloween costumes and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Air-Ground Amphibious Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airground-amphibious-quadruped-robots.md) - [Spooky Life-Size Animatronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-character.md) - [AI-Powered Tabletop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailor-robot.md)