# Horrifying Garbage Masks The Shin Murayama 'Valhalla' Masks Exemplify Creepy Face Wear By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-10-12 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shin-murayama References: [whats-wrong-with-the-zoo](http://www.whats-wrong-with-the-zoo.com/shin-murayama-valhalla-masks/) & [idontlikemondays.us](http://www.idontlikemondays.us/page/IDLM/SHIN) The mask series project ‘Valhalla’ by Japanese designer Shin Murayama is as eco-friendly as it is eerie—which is 100%. On the heels of [Minna Parikka’s freaky shoe masks](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minna-parikka-shoe-masks) (oops, there goes a pun!), the Shin Murayama masks presented at I Don’t Like Mondays are made from recycled materials and actually inspired by less-than-scary ideas. The culture of mass production, for instance, was the inspiration behind Shin Murayama’s ‘Shoe Face’ mask. Visit [I Don’t Like Mondays](http://www.idontlikemondays.us/page/IDLM/SHIN) to read Shin Murayama’s interview. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 43% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Face Wear:** Developing eco-friendly masks made from recycled materials presents an opportunity for designers to create sustainable fashion statement pieces. - **Upcycling Materials:** Upcycling waste materials into innovative fashion ideas presents new opportunities for reducing waste and reusing materials in creative ways. - **Reverse-inspiration Design:** Creating design concepts inspired by less-than-desirable aspects of society, such as mass production, presents a new category of design inspiration. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Designers can create new sustainable fashion trends by exploring eco-friendly materials and reverse-inspirational design concepts. - **Waste Management & Recycling:** Upcycling waste materials into fashion designs presents an opportunity for waste management companies to explore new use cases for recycled materials. - **Sustainability & Green Initiatives:** Developing eco-friendly masks and fashion products presents an opportunity for companies to promote their commitment to sustainability initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mask-Made Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories.md) - [Block Puzzle Carnival Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Digital Avatar LED Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qudi-mask-2.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Scallop Shell-Constructed Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet.md)