'CRAFTICA' by Formafantasma is a new design exhibit that turns leftover leather and animal organs into amazing works of art. The series was commissioned by fashion house FENDI, and uses actual leftover leather from the brand's craftsmen.
CRAFTICA by Formafantasma isn't unique because it makes use of leftover leather; it's unique because of the type of leather and other materials used. Salmon leather, leather made from bark, cow bones and animal bladders are just a small sampling of the materials used to create these pieces. The idea behind using so many animal materials is to take you back to a time before artificial materials were widely used in everyday products. Formafantasma has succeeded on that front, with their scallop shell spoons and cow bladder water containers standing out for both their form and function.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Upcycled Materials
- Using leftover leather and other animal odds and ends to create art pieces showcases a growing trend of upcycling materials in innovative ways.
- Natural and Organic Materials
- The use of salmon leather, bark, cow bones, and animal bladders highlights a trend towards utilizing natural and organic materials in design and manufacturing.
- Nostalgic Design
- Formafantasma's collection evokes a sense of nostalgia by incorporating traditional materials, reminding consumers of a time before synthetic materials became prevalent in everyday products.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion and Luxury Goods
- The collaboration between Formafantasma and FENDI demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion and luxury goods industry by repurposing leftover materials and embracing sustainable design practices.
- Interior Design and Home Decor
- The use of unique and unconventional materials like fish skin and animal bladders in furniture and decor presents exciting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the interior design and home decor industry.
- Art and Sculpture
- The incorporation of salmon leather, cow bones, and other animal organs into art pieces opens up avenues for disruptive innovation in the art and sculpture industry by challenging conventional notions of materials and aesthetics.
