# Humanimal Masks Sam Eddy's Unusual Animal Accessories By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-06-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-eddy-animal-masks References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Animal-masks/238679) Sam Eddy's 'Animal Masks' are perfect for taxidermy fans. I don't think that these unusual accessories are actually made from dead animals, but you never know. Sam Eddy's 'Animal Masks' range from feathered creations to furry and long-eared ones. While the first one would *fly* at a [masquerade ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask), I'm thinking the rest of these are perhaps better suited for [Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx). What do you think? **Implications** - Ideas such as Sam Eddy's 'Animal Masks' allow the wearer to become someone else. The intrigue to do so is high because it capitalizes on the idea that people want to escape the realism of reality. Escapism is appealing as the consumers do not appreciate the hectic lifestyles most people experience. Masks provide the wearer an outlet to do so. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animal-inspired Fashion:** The trend of animal-inspired fashion is growing as consumers seek an escape from reality. - **Personalized Masquerade Masks:** Consumers are looking for personalized masquerade masks that allow them to transform into a different persona. - **Eco-friendly Faux Animal Accessories:** There is an opportunity for eco-conscious brands to offer faux animal accessories that cater to consumers' love for animal-inspired fashion without harming animals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of animal-inspired fashion by offering a variety of realistic and personalized animal accessories. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can cater to the demand for personalized masquerade masks by offering customization services for event attendees. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Eco-friendly brands can disrupt the fashion industry by offering faux animal accessories that provide a guilt-free alternative to real animal products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Digital Avatar LED Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qudi-mask-2.md) - [Block Puzzle Carnival Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1.md) - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Playfully Shaped Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-and-foot-masks.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md)