Malaysian designer Ding Yong's Spring 2009 collection is aptly titled 'Metamorphosis.' As Jill Sherman has noticed, Yong's designs bear a striking resemblance to caterpillars--insects that go through a metamorphosis of their own.
Indeed, the couture pieces in Ding Yong's 'Metamorphosis' mimic a hawk moth's lifestyle from the caterpillar stage through the moth's emergence from its cocoon.
Implications - The natural world is a veritable symphony of stunning creation and inspiration, so it would be absolutely nonsensical for any designer or business not to take cues from it when devising new styles or products. As human beings as a species continue to learn more about the fascinating world around them, you can expect to see an exponential increase in the amount of breakthroughs that are inspired by it.
Caterpillar-Inspired Couture
Ding Yong's ‘Metamorphosis' Spring 2009
Trend Themes
1. Nature-inspired Design - Designers using nature as inspiration to create innovative designs.
2. Metamorphosis Fashion - Fashion trends imitating the process of transformation, such as metamorphosis.
3. Bio-mimicry Products - Companies developing products that mimic biological processes or forms found in nature.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Fashion designers and retailers creating caterpillar-inspired designs or metamorphosis-themed collections.
2. Product Design Industry - Companies creating innovative designs for products based on the concept of bio-mimicry.
3. Beauty Industry - Cosmetic companies developing products inspired by the natural world, such as plant-based ingredients.