# Gender Swap Suits The Virtual Transgender Suit Provides Instant Change By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-transgender-suit References: [nextnature.net](http://www.nextnature.net/?p=2659) & [we-make-money-not-art](http://www.we-make-money-not-art.com/archives/2008/08/marc-owens-who-designed-the.php) In a world where 54 percent of males and 68 percent of females think about a gender swap, or create online personas of their opposite sex, it comes as no surprise that a [Virtual Transgender Suit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-neo-suit) was created. The suit forms a bridge between reality and fantasy, and provides an escape for those who believe that [cross-dressing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) is not socially acceptable. **Implications** - This virtual transgender suit represents the blur of [gender roles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-miraclesuit) and limitations that today's consumer has experienced firsthand. In today's modern world, women are no longer expected to stay home and act solely as a wife and mother, just as men are no longer the sole breadwinners of the family. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gender Identity Exploration:** The popularity of gender swap suits reflects a growing interest in exploring and questioning gender identity. - **Digital Escapism:** The virtual transgender suit offers a digital escape for those seeking to express themselves differently outside of societal norms. - **Breaking Gender Stereotypes:** The creation of the Virtual Transgender Suit challenges traditional gender roles and encourages individuals to embrace personal freedom of expression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the demand for gender swap suits by creating inclusive and diverse designs. - **Virtual Reality:** The virtual reality industry can incorporate gender swap suit technology to enhance immersive experiences and offer users a unique perspective. - **Psychology and Therapy:** Psychology and therapy industries can utilize gender swap suits to aid individuals in exploring and understanding their own gender identity in a safe and controlled environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Fashion Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtualfit.md) - [Virtual Dressing Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-virtual-try-on.md) - [AI Virtual Try-On Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outfit-changer-ai.md) - [Size-Replicating Try-On Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-shopping.md) - [Virtual Fashion Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costumeplay-ai.md) - [Wireless Full-Body Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haritorax.md) - [Virtual Outfit Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeah-sure.md) - [Virtual Outfit Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wardrobe-ai.md) - [Real-Time AI Voice Changers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supertone-shift.md)