# Latex Body Socks Zentai-Inspired Fashion By Cowbag | Published 2008-11-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zentai-fashion References: [zentailifestyle.blogspot](http://zentailifestyle.blogspot.com/2007/06/swedish-zentai-performance.html) As I was happily browsing the internet for a Penelope Pitstop pink latex catsuit, I discovered what seems to be a massive market for all-in-one latex suits -- I like to call them body bags. I promise, this ridiculous mermaid costume is REAL, you can buy it, and more concerning, people are actually turned on by this. It is called zentai and is basically a man or woman dressed up in a tightly fitted, opaque, body sock-y thing that covers every inch of their skin. It can be almost any material. Have not tried it, don’t get it, but it does give us a pretty awesome zentai fashion trend. The Swedish zentai performers are AWESOME. Once you discover zentai, you will start seeing it everywhere in adverts, and even recognize its influence in Spider Man costumes. Zentai was also featured on catwalks, such as in Somatra’s collection which sent lace-clad models down the run ways. IMAGES: [Boid](http://www.bildmuseet.umu.se/img/zentai) | [Empire](http://blog.q4music.com/glastonbury/jonnychanook_01.bmp) | [Flickr](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/49/142615004_bb22c776cd.jpg?v=0) | [Flickr](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1169/1392758782_06e0109fe4.jpg?v=0) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 89% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Zentai Fashion Trend:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating zentai-inspired designs and materials into clothing lines. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Zentai fashion trend can disrupt the fashion industry by offering unique and boundary-pushing clothing designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Weighted Workout Body Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workout-body-suit.md) - [Metaverse-Ready Bodysuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shockwave-vr.md) - [Empowering Superhero-Inspired Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-armour.md) - [Cozy Wearable Bean Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-bean-bag.md) - [Cozy Heart Pocket Onesies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yitty-3.md) - [Second-Skin Luxury Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bold-to-the-bone-costume.md) - [Unique Long-Lasting Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rave-and-festival-fashion.md)