# Workplace Superhero Costumes The Wang Kang Iron Man Suit is a Hit at the Office By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2011-06-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wang-kang-iron-man References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/iron-man-mk-1-costume/107500/) & [heraldsun.au](http://www.heraldsun.com.au/lifestyle/the-other-side/wang-kang-an-internet-hit-after-dressing-for-work-as-iron-man/story-e6frfhk6-1226074874141) Casual Fridays seem to have gone out of fashion, as demonstrated by the Wang Kang Iron Man suit that stirred an Internet frenzy. Wang Kang got rid of the shirt and tie and decided to go into work in [superhero style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-four-first-steps). Working as a telecoms employee, Tang took three months to build the suit, which is made entirely out of foam. Due to the amazing paint job, Tang managed to make the foam look realistically like metal, saving him some serious weight lifting to take the suit on and off. The Wang Kang Iron Man suit was a hit at the office and Tang even describes some people as screaming when they first saw him enter. Perhaps the Wang Kang Iron Man suit will replace the shirt and tie attire in the near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Superhero Workplace Attire:** Employees are opting for superhero attire in the office, creating an opportunity for businesses to design more comfortable, yet professional-looking attire. - **Costume Building:** As more people show interest in building their own costumes, businesses can create products and services that cater to costume builders and makers. - **Pop Culture Workplace References:** The popularity of superhero costumes in the workplace presents an opportunity for businesses to create products and services that incorporate pop culture references into the workplace environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The rise of superhero attire in the workplace presents disruptions in office fashion, providing opportunities for businesses to design more comfortable attire that meets professional standards. - **Entertainment:** The popularity of superhero costumes in the workplace presents an opportunity for the entertainment industry to create superhero-themed events and merchandise, as well as license superhero properties to companies for use in the workplace. - **Technology:** The emergence of DIY costumes and costume building presents an opportunity for technology companies to create innovative tools and platforms that help people easily and quickly create their own costumes using digital design tools and 3D printing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable WFH Cushion Jumpsuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-workforce.md) - [Superhero-Themed Wireless Earbud Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iron-man-helmet.md) - [Empowering Superhero-Inspired Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-armour.md) - [Superhero-Themed Headphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-headphone-stands.md) - [Branded Superhero Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noblechairs-hero-iron-man-chair.md) - [Future-Facing Suit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-neo-suit.md) - [Comic-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains.md) - [Collectible Cosplay Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-ketchup-and-mustard.md) - [Superhero-Branded Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poco-x7-pro-iron-man-edition.md)