# Zip-Up Leggings Zipper Leggings From American Apparel By Nicole Chia | Published 2009-01-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wtf-american-apparels-new-zipper-leggings References: [store.americanapparel.net](http://store.americanapparel.net/rnt43.html) Yes, these leggings zip from hip to ankle. This is one trend I hope I don’t see too often. American Apparel has recently started selling in store and online [Zip-away tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zip-off-holiday-sweater). Leggings can be gaudy enough, what with the introduction of [rhinestone and lace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights), but I believe zippers may be taking it one step too far. Leggings are supposed to be casual chic; keeping it simple is your best option when pairing this fashion statement with a [long sweater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanx-airessentials) or hip button-down, yet adding this 1980s flair to your leg is just over the top. And what would be the need for these leggings anyway? I have yet to see the actual use for the zipper besides being ridiculous and ugly all at once. And let's not forget the price tag at $52 each. At that price point I’d rather skip the zipper and go with good old pull-down spandex! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Zipper Leggings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore alternative uses for the zipper on leggings that add functionality or enhance the fashion statement. - **Casual Chic Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new designs or materials for leggings that maintain the casual chic aesthetic while offering enhanced comfort or versatility. - **Affordable Legging Options:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create affordable alternatives to expensive leggings with unique features or designs that resonate with price-conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology or innovative materials into leggings to offer customers a truly unique and engaging shopping experience. - **Athleisure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine the comfort and functionality of athletic wear with the fashionable appeal of leggings to cater to the growing athleisure market. - **Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create complementary accessories that enhance the overall look and functionality of leggings, such as detachable pockets or adjustable waistbands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Purposefully Distressed Luxe Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights.md) - [Oversized Industrial Application Zippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfpropelled-zipper.md) - [One-Legged Luxury Fashion Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onelegged-jean.md) - [Performance Functional Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tighties.md) - [Seamless Active Legging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/align-no-line-highrise-pant.md) - [Contemporary Functional Athleticwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-danielle-guizio.md) - [Micro-Weighted Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microload-gtights.md) - [High-Performance Recycled Polyester Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-train-colorblock-leggings.md) - [Structured Luxe Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanx-airessentials.md)