# Printed Geometric Apparel These 3D-Printed Fashion Design Pieces Feature Panels and Accessories By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-fashion-design References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/137943/zortrax-irina-tosheva-fashion/) & [irinatosheva](http://irinatosheva.com/) These striking pieces of 3D-printed fashion design come from Accademia Italiana graduate Irina Tosheva. When Tosheva used printing service MK3D Printing, she was able to make the most of the M200 3D printer from Zortrax, which can be used with filaments in a range of colors. Fortunately, there were ones to match the pastel colors used for Tosheva's garment designs. These colors coincided with [Pantone's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetles-nail-glow) color choice of the year. While 3D printing has been used to create stunningly [avant-garde fashion designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion), the use of small [3D-printed panels and accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection) offers a more cost-effective way to accentuate a garment. Once put in place, these 3D-printed pieces seem to be integral pieces to the outfit, rather than just simply decorative add-on accessories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3d-printed Fashion Design:** Using 3D printing to create striking and innovative fashion design pieces featuring panels and accessories. - **Small 3d-printed Panels and Accessories:** Incorporating small 3D-printed panels and accessories into fashion design for a cost-effective and seamless addition to outfits. - **Filaments in Range of Colors:** Exploring the use of various colored filaments for 3D-printed fashion design pieces to match popular color trends. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** 3D printing brings an innovative angle to the fashion industry by offering a new approach to fashion design. - **Printing Services:** 3D printing has opened up a new arena in the printing services sector, allowing for the production of intricate 3D-printed designs. - **Pantone-related Industries (e.g. Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Etc.):** Incorporating Pantone’s color choice of the year into 3D-printed fashion designs offers an opportunity for collaboration between Pantone-related industries and fashion design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [Comfy Printed Component Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-chair-design.md) - [Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitally-woven.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-koerner.md) - [Open 3D Printing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zellerfeld-1.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [3d-Printed Collab Flip Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flipflops.md) - [3D-Printed Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econitwood.md)