# Steampunk Gas Masks Retro Reinvented Safety Gear By Cowbag | Published 2008-12-04 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-punked-gas-masks-safety-gear-reinvented References: [darkroastedblend](http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2008/07/cold-war-echo-gas-masks.html) & [bob-basset.livejournal](http://bob-basset.livejournal.com/?skip=40) These are steampunked [gas masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebcare-mask) and wearable works of art from Bob Basset. You can buy them all online, and the artist encourages you to actually wear them. On Bob Basset's site there is also a collection of wings, body armor, and [jaw-dropping bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastpak-launched)--all with his signature macabre touch. I want them all, except perhaps the one with a built-in knife. **Implications** - [Steampunk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine) has always been interesting due to its artistic style, and it has caught the eye of many fashion designers. These creative individuals are using this sub-genre as a source of inspiration for their works, creating some of the most outrageous clothes available today. With sci-fi and subculture being so prevalent, steampunk combines the best of both worlds and will continue to influence the creative crowd. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Steampunk Fashion:** The artistic style of steampunk is inspiring fashion designers to create outrageous and unique clothing. - **Sci-fi Subculture:** The prevalence of sci-fi and subculture is leading to the continued influence of steampunk on the creative crowd. - **Creative Inspirations:** Steampunk serves as a source of inspiration for artists and designers to create innovative and imaginative works of art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** The steampunk fashion trend presents opportunities for designers to create unique and avant-garde clothing lines. - **Artistic Accessories:** The demand for steampunk-inspired accessories like gas masks and bags opens up a market for artists and designers to create wearable works of art. - **Creative Subgenres:** The combination of sci-fi and subculture in steampunk creates opportunities for innovative products and experiences within creative industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [See-Through Medical Device Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpunk-inhaler.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Block Puzzle Carnival Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Futuristic Headgear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonveil-collection.md)