# Graduation Cosplay Russian Grads Make Commencement a Costume Party By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-05-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-girl-costumes-in-russia-graduation-in-mesh-stockings-and-thigh-high References: [englishrussia](http://englishrussia.com/?p=2797) Who knew that Russian schoolgirls wore [cute little outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025) for high school graduation? Russian high school girls party hearty in their thigh-high skirts, mesh stockings and lacy tops. Young schoolgirls in costume are the basis for a lot of Internet interest. Could these young Russian girls be the next hot fantasy guys are lusting for? **Implications** - The allure of disguise comes from the consumer urge to escape the chaotic, fast-paced society of today. [Cosplay and fantastical apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costumeplay-ai) gives consumer a means of temporary escape that they can truly enjoy, even if only temporarily. Ultimately, the appeal of [dressing up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-delight-2) is just as it was when consumers were children; it's an expression of imagination. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Costume Parties:** People are seeking escape from their daily lives through dressing up in fantastical costumes and cosplay. - **Fantasy Fashion:** Consumers are turning to clothing and apparel that allow them to express their imaginations and take on new identities. - **Escapism Culture:** The rise of costume parties and cosplay signify a larger trend of consumers seeking temporary escape from the stress and chaos of daily life. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Apparel:** The apparel industry can capitalize on the rise of fantasy fashion trends by offering more costume-like clothing options. - **Event Planning:** Party planners can offer more costume party and cosplay-themed events to cater to the growing demand for escapism culture. - **Entertainment:** TV shows, movies, and video games can create content that allows consumers to immerse themselves in fantasy worlds and take on new identities through cosplay. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Uniform-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school.md) - [Virtual Beauty School Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bayside-high-school.md) - [Anime-Inspired Uniform-Style Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fira-x-wear.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Unique Long-Lasting Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rave-and-festival-fashion.md) - [Toaster Pastry Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-mascot-costume.md) - [Kpop Film Costume Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demon-hunters-costumes.md) - [Halloween Creamer Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-delight-2.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md)