We are a culture obsessed with bones, as seen in this cluster of spooky skeletons. Anatomical influences are everywhere, from clothing to tattoos and museum exhibits.
Despite the inherent creepiness of most skeletons, they're still too fascinating to ignore. From eating disorder-inspired fashion to anatomy museums, check out this collection of innovations inspired by spooky skeletons--if you dare.
Implications - The human skeleton provides a bare look at the structure and shape of the human body. This gives consumers a reminder of what the human race is like underneath all of the aesthetic enhancements, material trappings and other layers. Designers who incorporate bones and the skeleton into pieces play on its symbolism of humanity.
50 Spooky Skeletons
From Eating Disorder Fashion to Anatomical In-Home Museums:
Ryan Hinkson — May 16, 2010 — Art & Design
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Robotic Exoskeletons
'Wearable Agrirobot' Power Suit Helps Farm Harvest & Pruning
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3D Manicures
Sculptural Fingertip Designs Express Personal Style
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Cigar Smoking Skeleton Day of The Dead T-Shirt
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Human Oddity Paintings
The Sketchbook Of Travis Louie Showcases Peculiar Portraits
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Designer Skeleton Watches
Marc Jacobs Skull Watch
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Eating Disorder Inspired Fashion
‘Sexy Anna Rexia' Dress
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Animated Anatomy Art
Cartoon Skeleton Sketches
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Astrology Skeletons
The 'Dead or Alive' Exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Design
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Skeleton Fashion Models
Ian Pool's Posed to Death Photography is Morbid Mod
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Custom Luxury Watches
One of a Kind Kudoke Skeleton Watches
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Skeleton Dresses
X-Ray Collection by Ronald Abdala
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Skeleton Luggage by Alexander McQueen
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Skeletal Stilettos
The Melonia Shoe by Naim Josefi and Souzan Youssouf
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Skeleton Clad Cycles
Creepy Ghost Rider Hitches a Lift on Eric Tryon's Bike
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Skeletal Fairytale Statues
Centaur Made of Real Bones
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Boney Couches
Life-Size Foam Dinosaur Skeleton for Caveman Fantasies
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Anatomical Weaponry Art
'Stop the Violence' by Francois Robert Uses Actual Human Skeletons
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Skull & Cross Bones Toaster
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Skeleton-Inspired Transit
Bone Bikes
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Skeleton Eco-cycles
The Evergreen Electric Motorcycle is the Bare Bones of Style
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Inanimate Anatomy
Moist Productions Shows the Inner Workings of Gingerbread (UPDATE)
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Skull Couture
Crystal Cashmere Skull Sweater for $2500
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In-Home Museums
Marc Da Cunha Lopes Keeps It Bony and Weird With 'SKLT'
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Skeleton Cell Watches
The ‘Remontage Papillon' Discloses the Time in a Bare Bone
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Macabre Music
Natalia Brilli's Skeleton Rock Band
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Skeleton Luggage II
The Silver ‘Hero' by Samsonite & Alexander McQueen
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Skeleton Models
Richard Avedon's Photographs 'In Search Of Comfort'
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Skeleton Furniture
The Bone Chair
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Creepy-Chic Accessories
Skeleton Hand Hairclips
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Street Art-Inspired Furniture
The Skeleton Table
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Sculpted Skateboards
Corbusboard Gasmask, Skeleton and Artistic Aluminum Decks
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Fantasy Video Landscapes
Tony Oursler's Art Playground
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Glamor Skeleton Celebrations
Cult Of Saint Death
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Feminine Physique Skulls
Alexander Mcqueen Skeletons Inspired by Female Shapes
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Spinal Cord Jewelery
The Losselliani Skull Ring
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Glamorous Skeleton Gloves
Halloween Favorite Hits the Runway
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Skeleton Lamps
The Skull Light is a Creepy Way to Light Your Way
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Mythical Skeleton Safaris
Skulls of Cartoon Characters
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Spine-Chilling Cleansers
DirtyA$$Soaps Sells Scary Skeleton Soaps
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Skeleton Street Art
Macabre Outdoor Creative Inspiration
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Macabre Mirrors
A + R's Skeleton Mirror Reflects Your Exterior, Looks Like Your Interior
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Cutlery Corpses
Skeleton Made Solely of Knives & Forks for Awareness
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Drug-Dealing Deities
National Geographic Editorial on Mexican Saints Uncovers Odd God
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Jeweled Skeletons
Delfina Delettrez's Skeletal Hand Designs Show Love For Anatomy
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Tool Time Artistry
Craftsman Skeleton
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Glass Bone Skeletons
The Melli Ink Skeletal Sculpture Is Some Pretty Glassy Art
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Prehistoric Auctions
Rare Tyrannosaurus Rex Skeleton Goes Under Hammer
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Boney Boots
The 1914 Bones Dr. Martens are a Sweet Pair of Shoes
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Auctioning the Ancient
Bid on a Triceratops Skeleton
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Anatomical Origami
Papercraft Skeleton Made From 1 Sheet of Paper
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Spooky Cartoon Cat Clothing
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Spooky Charming Pet Portraits
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France-Inspired High Jewelry Collections
Louis Vuitton Launches Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds
Gilded Retail Exhibitions
Schiaparelli Debuts 'Through the Keyhole' Pop-Up in Shanghai
Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes
Spirit Halloween Launches Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Costumes
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Halloween-Inspired Snacks
Mars Has Released Its Halloween Lineup, Which Includes Seven Products
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel
AELIS Debuts the History and High Technology Collection
Halloween Series Puzzle Sets
LEGO Introduces the Special Nightmare Before Christmas Set
Cheeky Men's Lingerie
Skull & Bones Offers Surprise Openings and Unique Cutouts
Ice Cream Stick-Inspired Campaigns
KFC Brazil Gets Creative with Its 'Prize on a Bone' Campaign
Globalized Spooky Destinations
Intrepid Travel Presents a Curated Selection of Spooky Adventures
Tomato-Themed Y2K Apparel
Lisa Says Gah Taps Hunt's for the 'Tomato Girl' Collaboration
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
Paranormal Fashion Dolls
The Monster High Annabelle Doll Was Inspired by The Conjuring
Ultra-Intricate Watch Designs
Piaget's Polo Skeleton Arty Boasts a Breath-Taking Design
QSR Meme Costumes
Spirit Halloween x Chipotle Collaborated on a Halloween Costume Collection
Haunting Fine Jewelry Capsules
The Fabergé x Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Collection is Uniquely Eerie
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Sweet-and-Salty Costumes
Spirit Halloween Debuted Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon Costumes
Expansive Halloween Pet Collections
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AR Monster Wines
19 Crimes & Universal Monsters Created Limited-Edition Halloween Wines
Monster-Themed Ice Creams
The Baskin-Robbins Okashina Okashina Halloween Celebration is Spooky
Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks
The Death for Dinner Cookbook by Zach Neil Has 60 Recipes
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Symbolic Jewelry Collections
Jane Win's 'PROTECT' Collection' is Full of Meaning
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
AR Glow-in-the-Dark Wines
19 Crimes and Universal Products & Experiences Debuted a Halloween Wine
Spooky Back-to-School Footwear
Keds x Monster High Shares the Styles of Favorite Characters
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Spooky Show-Themed LEGO Sets
The LEGO Group Based Its New Lind on the Hit Netflix Series Wednesday
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts
The TOUS les JOURS Spooky Delights Range is Baked In-Store
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Temporary Oral Tattoos
Pop On Bling Adds Sparkle to Smiles with Dozens of Designs
Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions
Luna Luna Presents the Forgotten Fantasy Exhibition in LA
Revamped Museum Brand Identities
The Brooklyn Museum Has Updated Its Branding Aesthetic
Artisanal Halloween Chocolates
The Norman Love Confections 2024 Halloween Collection is Flavorful
Festive Cafe Limited Merchandise
A New Range of Dunkin' Merchandise Prepares for Halloween
Halloween-Themed Alcohol Bottles
Bacardi's Limited Edition Bottle Will Light Up Your Night
Spooky Slider Packaging
White Castle Unleashed Limited-Edition Halloween Retail Packaging
Exquisite Fashion Capsules
The Erdem Spring 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Eye-Catching
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Spooky Pastel-Hued Halloween Decor
Michaels Sweet & Spooky Halloween Decor Collection is Playful
Mealworm-Inspired 3D-Printed Stools
William Eliot Designs the Digested Objects Stool
Squishy Skull-Shaped Candies
Swizzels Squashies Squeletons are Arriving for Halloween
Exclusive Spooky Season Meals
Burger King Just Added a New Creepy and Kooky Meal
Halloween-Themed Pet Lines
Petco's Latest Halloween 'Bootique' and Fall Lines are Cheeky
Dynamic Organic Store Displays
External Reference Decorates the La Manso Store in Barcelona
Inclusive Bewitching Capsules
Unique Vintage Introduced a Hocus Pocus Apparel Collection
Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions
Japan House London Presents Looks Delicious! Installation
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Eerie Film-Inspired Apps
The 'Welcome To The Afterlife Generator' Transforms Selfies
Mummy-Inspired halloween tacos
Jack in the Box has a new Mummy Wrapped Monster Taco for Halloween
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
Halleroed Designs the Flagship Toteme Store in Mayfield
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Jamaican Folklore-Inspired Fall Fashion
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Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions
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Living Condition Awareness Dollhouses
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Tie-Shaped Dog Treats
The KFC Bone Tie Safely Repurposes Bones from the Chicken Chain
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
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Interactive Monster Collectibles
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Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Festive Halloween-Themed Donuts
The Duck Donuts Spooky Box Includes Four Delicious Donut Options
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
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Verónica Mar Designs the Minimal Soul Sculpture Bench
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Undead Easter Treats
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Movie-Inspired Halloween Menus
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Fizzing Skull-Shaped Candy Products
Bebeto Super Sour Scary Skulls Come in Six Flavors
Halloween-Themed QSR Meal Containers
McDonald's Boo Buckets are Back in Several New Styles
Horror Movie-Inspired Popcorn Buckets
Nosferatu Film Presents the Dynamic Popcorn Coffin Bucket
Spooky Halloween Candy Treats
Reese's Peanut Butter Skeletons Come in Several Cute Varieties
Futile Material Design Exhibitions
Objective Gallery Presents Please Sit for an Alternate Ending
Grotesque Halloween Pizzas
Aoki’s Pizza's Zombino of Hell is a Haunting, Spicy Pizza
Skull-Like Vodka Bottles
Crystal Head Vodka Launches an Exclusive Bone Bottle for Halloween
Gendered Concept-Exploring Furniture
Formafantasma Presents its Dynamic La Casa Dentro Range
Chinese Medicine Circular Museums
Muda Architects Completes the Tianfu Museum of Chinese Medicine
Mexican Holiday-Inspired Subscription Boxes
Hemper Pays Tribute to Día De Los Muertos
Spooky Personal Care Products
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Festive Sweater Vests
Numskull Launched Novelty Fandom-Specific Sweater Vests
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Spooky Ice Cream Collections
Salt & Straw's Scoops & Skulls Series Shares Halloween Ice Creams
Festive Tomato Packaging
NatureSweet's Día de Muertos Seasonal Medley Makes Snacking Colorful
Halloween Carbonated Drink Packaging
Tango and 7UP's Two-Litre Packs Get a Spooky Redesign
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Spooky Halloween-Themed Sodas
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Animal-Themed Streetwear Styles
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Spooky Seasonal Cakes
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Human Physio-Themed Lamps
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Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls
Mattel Creations Transforms Barbie and Ken into Festive Designs
Monster-Detailed Custom Meal Boxes
McDonald's Brings Back the Boo Buckets for Halloween
Hopeful Design Installations
Annemoon Geurts Presents the Evolving Harmony Exhbition
Slaugherhouse-Transformed Unique Museums
Cave Bureau Creates the Anthropocene Museum 9.0
Celebratory Tex-Mex Meal Kits
The Old El Paso Day of the Dead Packs Celebrate the Mexican Holiday
Organically Shaped Furniture Capsules
Kelly Wearstler Deisgns the Echo Collection of Furniture
Celebratory Claymation Fashions
The the Nightmare Before Christmas Collection is at Hot Topic
Playful Dynamic Furniture Capsule
Another Human Presents the New Galliforms Collection