# Skirt Trend Report Read About the Best of Draped Women's Garments By Jordy E | Published 2012-04-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skirt-trend-report References: [trendreports](http://www.trendreports.com/research/skirt) Variations on the time-honored skirt have adapted snakeskin, pleated and micro styles. Whether hidden beneath a large sweater or done up with bold hosiery, women and a certain niche of men have coveted the billowing look. Many have favored the style for practical reasons, as the piece can accommodate business, evening and formal looks. The [Skirt Trend Report](http://www.trendreports.com/research/skirt)examines the most relevant of these draped designs, concisely delivered via 107 PRO Trends and over 1,000 cases of original ornate concepts. Women's clothing brands have benefited from heady skirt demands. Maxi and pencil cuts have frequently reigned supreme, encouraging a multitude of takes on elongated prototypes. [Business-minded teams of professionals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection) have routinely conceived of ways to make the related ensembles appear fresh and appropriate for every age group. The documentation of these chic enterprises in the Skirt Trend Report is particularly suited to the [retail and boutique audiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trend-stores) in search of inspiration and progress. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Snakeskin Skirts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable and faux snakeskin materials for eco-friendly and cruelty-free skirt options. - **Pleated Skirts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart fabric technology into pleated skirts, allowing for adjustable pleats and customizable designs. - **Micro Skirts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate wearable tech features into micro skirts, such as LED lights or interactive displays, for a unique fashion-tech fusion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online platform that uses AI technology to recommend personalized skirt styles based on individual body types and fashion preferences. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of 3D printing technology to create intricate patterns and textures for skirts, offering a new level of customization and design possibilities. - **Fashion Tech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smart skirts with embedded sensors that can detect changes in temperature or body movement, providing real-time feedback and enhancing comfort and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Gen Graphic Attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serenity-trends-graphic-clothing.md) - [Underwear-Imitating Hybrid Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-off-brief-skirt.md) - [Towel-Resembling Luxe Skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/towel-skirt.md) - [Functional Activewear Skorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harland-threads.md) - [Coordinated Leather Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-spring-collection.md) - [Chic Corporate-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection.md) - [Curated Online Fashion Storefronts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trend-stores.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md)