# Body Mutation Shows The Suspension Practitioner Convention is a Sight to Behold By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-06-29 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspension-practitioner-convention References: [bizarremag](http://www.bizarremag.com/bizarre-world/parties/9610/freaks_and_fetish.html) The [Dallas Suspension Practitioner Convention](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pnc-bank) was recently held and this show saw all kinds of people turn out. You might be wondering what one would do at a Suspension Practitioner Convention. The answer is that people attach hooks to their skin and are suspended from it. For all of our sakes, the gallery does not include any of those images, but it does include a host of [colorful characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity). Photo Credits: **Implications** - A portion of consumers have resorted to [body modifications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) in order to express their individualism because they know their peers aren't willing to go to the lengths required to imitate them. Corporations looking to entice consumers into buying their wares should consider how well the product itself allows uses to feel individualistic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Body Modification Trend:** The popularity of body modification practices is becoming more mainstream as individuals seek to express their individualism. - **Suspension Practitioner Convention Trend:** The recent Dallas Suspension Practitioner Convention showcases the emergence of a subculture around body suspension and modification. - **Individualism Marketing Trend:** Corporations can appeal to consumers' desire for individualism by offering products that allow for personal expression. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can incorporate body modification-inspired designs and marketing strategies to attract consumers seeking individualism. - **Beauty Industry:** The beauty industry may develop body modification-inspired makeup or skincare products that allow individuals to express themselves in new ways. - **Marketing Industry:** The marketing industry can help companies appeal to consumers seeking individualism and body modification trends by creating targeted campaigns and ideas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Immersive DIY Conventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-con.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Customizable Shoe Decorating Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-your-toe.md) - [Industrial Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sized.md)