# Sheer Opaque Tights Funky Hosiery Hits the Runways for Spring 2010 By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-10-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheer-opaque-tights References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2009/10/13/spring-2010-opaque-sheer-tights/) & [style](http://www.style.com/) Spring/Summer 2010 runway styles have been all about the [tights and hosiery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights), but for this season, designers seem to be changing things up a bit. Designers like Three as Four, Gaultier and Wunderkind have taken tights to the next level by combining sheer and opaque styles and throwing in a few peekaboo holes here and there. It is definitely all about the hosiery for Spring 2010, with [crop tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tights-to-tables) and even [funky colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1) popping up. Check out some of the new styles in the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 84% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Combining Sheer and Opaque Styles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and materials for creating hosiery that seamlessly combines sheer and opaque styles, offering a stylish and unique look. - **Peekaboo Holes in Tights:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce tights with strategically-placed peekaboo holes, creating a playful and unconventional twist on traditional hosiery. - **Funky Colors in Hosiery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a wide range of bold and vibrant colors in hosiery, catering to individuals who want to make a fashion statement with their legwear. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate new materials and manufacturing processes to create innovative hosiery designs that combine different styles, colors, and features. - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate and offer a diverse collection of hosiery that includes unique styles, peekaboo designs, and bold colors, creating a niche market for trendy legwear. - **Textile Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced textile technologies to enhance the comfort, durability, and visual appeal of hosiery that incorporates sheer, opaque, and peekaboo elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Luxury Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights.md) - [Colorful Spring-Inspired Running Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feetures-unveiled.md) - [Purposefully Distressed Luxe Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Seasonal Change Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transition-collection.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Stylish Holiday-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bain-de-minuit.md) - [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md)