# Princess Hosiery Infographics The 'Royal Leg-acy' Chart Tracks Kate Middleton's Effect on Tights By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-06-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-leg-acy References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/royal-leg-acy) & [pureinfographics](http://www.pureinfographics.com/2012/05/31/royal-leg-acy-infographic/) Dutchess Kate Middleton, wife of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, has inspired another new fad outlined in the 'Royal Leg-acy' infographic: [nude hosiery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule). Surprising, yet true, the emerging obsession has even been documented economically. The market for nude tights has reportedly increased for some brands a shocking 92% since the royal nuptials. It's no secret that her [wedding gown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katherine-tashs-spring-2026), designer duds, and overall stylishly chic appearance has been the inspiration for many a girl out there looking to find a prince of their own. However, the fact that she is influencing tight consumption is quite the feat. Since the Buckingham Palace has stipulated that sheer hosiery is a must to be within the British kingdom, this style was embraced by Kate both on and off the royal grounds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/underwear) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nude Hosiery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes for nude hosiery. - **Celebrity Influence:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create AI-powered fashion recommendation platforms that analyze celebrity fashion trends and provide personalized shopping suggestions. - **Fashion Economy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement blockchain technology to enhance supply chain transparency and traceability in the fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate augmented reality (AR) in online retail platforms to allow customers to virtually try on different hosiery styles and colors. - **Textiles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart textile technologies that can regulate body temperature and provide comfort while wearing nude hosiery. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize machine learning algorithms to personalize recommendations for nude hosiery based on individual preferences and body measurements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday Gown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-jacqueline.md) - [Purposefully Distressed Luxe Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights.md) - [Nylon Tights-Transformed Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tights-to-tables.md) - [Royal Garden-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-3.md) - [Lace Leakproof Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-leakproof-underwear.md) - [Botanically Inspired Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-x-highgrove.md) - [Fashion-Branded Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impress-x-kate-spade.md) - [Colorful Undergarment Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanky-panky.md) - [Whimsical Patterned Diverse Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-spade-and-target.md)