Indeed, an acquired taste. Framed skirt rigs are certainly a niche thing in the early 21st century. A category that would include cage type hoop skirts, farthingales, and panniers.crfriend wrote: Hoops are an acquired taste and aren't for everybody. They demand a lot more attention to motion and location because of the volume they take up horizontally, and they're great for knocking things over if the wearer isn't paying attention (BTDT).
A few designers have started to take interest. For example, Vivenne Westwood and her pannier dress.
I expect that framed skirt rigs with appeal to a small number of enthusiasts. Probably people who are willing to try a different sensation in regards their lower body-in a way, by holding fabric away from legs, these rigs are similar to loin cloths.