# Victorian Science Projects The Steampunk Leather Zeppelin is Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-12-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-leather-zeppelin References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2009/12/01/mechanical-flapping.html) & [bobbasset](http://bobbasset.com/?p=269) So, I have discovered a new reason to love [the Ukraine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk). Aside from great dancing and food, there is the Bob Basset collective, mad cap leather workers who just wanna create rad shiz like the steampunk leather zeppelin. All leather, with brass details and wicked [internal gears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perse-fantme) that almost make you want to open it up to see how it works. The steampunk leather zeppelin also flaps its wings when you push it, meaning that it could be the most badass children's toy ever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Steampunk Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and intricate leather accessories and garments with steampunk-inspired designs. - **Retrofuturism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop retro-styled gadgets and toys that combine vintage aesthetics with modern technology. - **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer customized and handcrafted products with attention to detail and premium materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate traditional craftsmanship techniques with contemporary fashion trends to create unique leather products. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine mechanical engineering with creative designs to produce interactive and visually appealing toys. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge artistic expressions with functional objects, blurring the boundaries between art and design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md) - [Inflated Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-as-a-main-material.md) - [Historic Bird-Like Contraption Recreations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-machine-set.md) - [Steampunk Desktop Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3in1-desk.md) - [Steampunk-Inspired Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirk-oehlerking.md) - [Luxurious Superyacht Airship Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colossea.md) - [Mechanical Vintage Dice Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wm-levsha.md) - [DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfo-clockwork.md) - [Denim-Wrapped Private Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gstar-raw1.md)