A couple of years ago, Trend Hunter wrote about a rubber glove wedding gown and now I bring another incredible creation from the same designer/artist: Susie MacMurray's 'Widow' dress. Instead of rubber, it is made of nappa leather and 100,000 adamantine needles. Considering its name, I seriously caution any married woman from donning this garment.
Currently exhibited at the Gallery of Costume in Manchester, England, Susie MacMurray's 'Widow' is just as stunning as her other sculptures. In the gallery above, you'll find images of her balloon dresses as well.
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Trend Themes
1. Interactive Sculptural Fashion - The trend of creating interactive fashion pieces that blur the line between art and clothing, such as Susie MacMurray's 'Widow' dress made of nappa leather and needles.
2. Material Experimentation - The trend of exploring unconventional materials in fashion design, exemplified by Susie MacMurray's use of adamantine needles in her 'Widow' dress.
3. Provocative Artistry - The trend of creating provocative and thought-provoking fashion pieces, like Susie MacMurray's 'Widow' dress that challenges conventional ideas of beauty and wearability.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can explore interactive and unconventional materials in their designs to create stunning and avant-garde pieces that push the boundaries of fashion.
2. Art Galleries - Art galleries can showcase sculptures and installations that combine fashion and art, such as Susie MacMurray's 'Widow' dress, to attract visitors and offer unique artistic experiences.
3. Event and Exhibition Planning - Event planners can curate exhibitions that feature provocative fashion works, like Susie MacMurray's 'Widow' dress, to create immersive experiences and engage viewers in a dialogue about fashion and art.