# Sex, Stealth, and Haute-Couture Superhero Fashion & Fantasy Exhibit By thischick | Published 2008-03-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sex-stealth-and-haute-couture-at-the-superhero-fashion-fantasy-exhibit References: [iht](http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/20/style/rhero.php) "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy" is opening at New York's [Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-x-bandaid) in May 2008. The exhibit will showcase legendary American superheroes and their influence on fashion. The Incredible Hulk suit by Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck is said to inflate phallically in various strategic places, designer Gareth Pugh has chosen stealth as his outfit's most menacing and striking design element, while [high fashion designer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-of-dreams) Thierry Mugler has married together the magic and mystery of feminine sex appeal with his signature over-the-top designs. The museum will be hosting an official high-society gala party the evening of May 5th, 2008 with proceeds going to help fund local artists. The exhibit is officially open to the public May 6th, 2008 and looks like it's worth going to have a look-see. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Superhero-inspired Fashion:** Fashion designers are using iconic superhero elements to create clothing lines. - **Merging Pop Culture and Art:** Artists are using pop culture references to create new and innovative art exhibitions. - **Fantasy Elements in High Fashion:** Fashion designers are incorporating fantasy and glamour in their designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers could create superhero-inspired clothing lines. - **Art Industry:** Artists could use pop culture references to create new and innovative art exhibitions. - **Entertainment Industry:** Entertainment companies could collaborate with fashion designers to create superhero-inspired costumes for movies and TV shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-fly-and-fabulous.md) - [Major High Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-heart-to-the-hands.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Superhero Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-four-first-steps.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Iconic Designer Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/200-trunks-200-visionaries-the-exhibition.md) - [Empowering Superhero-Inspired Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-armour.md) - [Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portalm-x-virtual-fashion-exhibition.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md)