# Bone-Baring Fashion The Spinal Column Singlet Lets You Rock X-Ray Styles By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinal-column-singlet References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/style-and-gear/spinal-column-jumpsuit/) & [playbysarahreilly](http://playbysarahreilly.com/SINGLET.html) The Spinal Column Singlet is from PLAY by Sarah Reilly. The singlet has a beautiful spine along the middle back in black and white. The designer defines the shirt's color as "Bone," and the shirt is made of 94% bamboo. Since what is in the inside matters most, this shirt is perfect for the person willing to expose something deeper. The Spinal Column Singlet adds some spooky X-ray to rad fashion. **Implications** - Many consumers today relish in products that contain realistic or natural characteristics. These consumers will likely invest in products with minimalistic designs or literal designs. Businesses with products that embody similar or comparable characteristics will certainly fare well in today's industry by appealing to consumers with this very specific set of preferences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Realistic Designs:** Businesses can explore opportunities in creating products with minimalistic or literal designs that appeal to consumers who appreciate realistic or natural characteristics. - **X-ray Fashion:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating X-ray elements into clothing designs, appealing to consumers who enjoy unique and edgy styles. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** Businesses focusing on creating products using eco-friendly materials, such as bamboo in this case, can tap into the growing market of consumers who prioritize sustainability and environmentally friendly choices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to embrace realistic designs and incorporate X-ray elements to attract consumers looking for unique, edgy styles. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** The apparel manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of using eco-friendly materials like bamboo, appealing to the growing segment of environmentally conscious consumers. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can explore opportunities in creating minimalistic and literal designs that resonate with consumers seeking products with realistic or natural characteristics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Scoliosis Back Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airy-back-brace.md) - [3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn.md) - [Skeletally Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaise-espinhal.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Shapeshifting Spine-Like Work Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spine-chair.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Essential 90s-Inspired Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-activewear.md) - [Recycled Material Medical Casts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axo-cast.md) - [Ribbed Cotton Celebrity Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-styles-pleasing-ribbed.md)