# DIY Ombre Tights The Brit & Co Blog Shows You How to Make Faded Leggings By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brit-co References: [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/style/diy-ombre-tights/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/britmorin) Ombre is taking over everything from furniture, to clothing and even beauty, and now, with the [Brit & Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-sanders) blog showing you how to make your own [ombre leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-train-colorblock-leggings), the popularity of this gradient pattern is sure to increase. All you will need to create these adorable leggings is some [white tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights), rubber gloves, permanent dyeset concentrate, Jacquard acid dye, a bucket or plastic container for cold water, a large pot and a ladle. It is good to note that the pot and ladle used for this project cannot be used for food as the materials are toxic. This project by the Brit & Co. blog is fun and easy to do, and is also cost effective so you can make a few of them in a bunch of different colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ombre DIY Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to create DIY fashion kits or tutorials for people to create their own ombre clothing. - **Gradient Pattern Craze:** Businesses can capitalize on the popularity of gradient patterns by incorporating them into their product designs or marketing campaigns. - **Homemade Fashion Trend:** There is a demand for DIY fashion projects, presenting an opportunity for brands to offer materials and instructions for creating homemade fashion items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage the ombre trend by incorporating gradient patterns into their clothing lines or creating ombre fashion accessories. - **Craft and DIY:** Craft stores and DIY platforms can provide customers with the necessary materials and tutorials to create their own ombre fashion items. - **Beauty:** Beauty brands can offer ombre-inspired makeup products or tutorials to help customers achieve the ombre look on their lips, nails, or hair. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Purposefully Distressed Luxe Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights.md) - [Nylon Tights-Transformed Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tights-to-tables.md) - [Reimagined Tie Dye Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tie-dye-collection.md) - [Washing Machine Fabric Dyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vamoosh-wash-dye.md) - [Eco-Friendly Denim Dyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-dye.md) - [High-Performance Recycled Polyester Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-train-colorblock-leggings.md) - [Customizable Hair Dye Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/semipermanent-hair-color-kit.md) - [Ombre Effect Tile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melange.md) - [Vibrant Anti-Fade Hair Colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clairol-bold-bright.md)