# Cyclist Dress Clips The Skirt Garter by Bird Industries Keeps Windy Peep Shows to a Minimum By Meghan Young | Published 2014-02-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skirt-garter-by-bird-industries References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/bird-industries-skirt-garter.php) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/126133843/skirt-garterclip-for-biking) The Skirt Garter by [Bird Industries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-bike), an [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-a-wedding-registry) shop founded by Minneapolis-based Amanda Stolle, is the perfect solution to a female cyclist's first world problem: people peeping up her skirt when riding her bike. Of course, not wearing a skirt is an easy solution, but not necessarily an acceptable or fun one. For those avid cyclists who get around everywhere on their bike, even that first date or semi-casual party, it comes in mighty handy. Sexy and practical, the Skirt Garter by Bird Industries is available in a myriad of colors to suit just about any outfit. It is essentially an elastic band that allows women to be fashionable when [riding their bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clip-electric-motor) around their city. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bike-friendly Fashion:** The Skirt Garter by Bird Industries is the perfect example of a fashionable and functional accessory for the growing market of female cyclists. - **Female Empowerment:** The Skirt Garter by Bird Industries empowers women to wear what they want without worrying about peep shows while cycling. - **Sustainable and Local Fashion:** Etsy shop Bird Industries offers handmade and locally sourced Skirt Garters as an eco-friendly solution for fashionable female cyclists. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can tap into the growing market of female cyclists by offering functional and fashionable clothing and accessories. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Outdoor recreation companies can create innovative products like the Skirt Garter by Bird Industries to enhance the customer experience and comfort of female cyclists. - **Sustainability:** Sustainable fashion and eco-friendly companies can offer locally sourced and handmade accessories like the Skirt Garter by Bird Industries as a way to promote sustainable fashion practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Activewear Skorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harland-threads.md) - [Comfortable Women's Liners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legging-liners.md) - [Adventurous Cyclist Pant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/686-platform-bike-pants.md) - [Modest Cycling Gear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycling-hijab.md) - [Handlebar Bike Gear Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gear-clip.md) - [Sporty Modular Cargo Skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-cargo-midi.md) - [Sweat-Blocking Cyclist Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbros-bike-sweat-guard.md) - [Seamless Chafe-Prevention Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noosh.md) - [Long-Distance Cycling Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brevet.md)