# Sculptural 3D Printed Lingerie (UPDATE) VS Model Stuns the Runway with High-Tech Snowflake Couture By Tiffany | Published 2013-12-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-lingerie References: [bradleyrothenberg](http://bradleyrothenberg.com/victorias-secret-2013/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHe5SeDSsK4) The highly anticipated annual lingerie fashion show -- the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show -- has recently been aired and has been stirring up a technological storm by creating 3D printed lingerie outfits! In today’s modern age, designers and companies are looking towards technology for creative inspiration and cutting edge design ideas; and the global lingerie giant has also caught up to this movement. A 3D printed lingerie outfit has been created and revealed on the runway just in time for the 2013 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The model who wears the high-tech couture is fashion supermodel Lindsay Ellingson who has been completely scanned to fully customize the outfit and tailor it precisely, according to dimensions of her body form. The result is a cutting edge and intricately concise [web-like framework](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion), corset, wings and a hat accessory. The technology-infused garment is made from hundreds of snowflakes interwoven together and is designed to mimic the flow of conventional fabrics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D Printed Fashion:** Opportunity for designers and companies to create unique and customized garments using 3D printing technology. - **Customized Apparel:** Potential for personalized clothing experiences by using body scanning technology to tailor outfits based on individual body dimensions. - **Technological-inspired Design:** Innovation in fashion design by incorporating technology into the creative process and pushing boundaries of traditional materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the use of 3D printing technology to create futuristic and avant-garde clothing designs. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Opportunities for apparel manufacturers to integrate body scanning technology into their production process, enabling customization and precise fitting. - **Technology:** Technology companies can collaborate with fashion brands to develop innovative materials and processes for creating technologically-infused garments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Inaugural Designer-Led Ready-To-Wear Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-victorias-secret.md) - [AI-Generated Swimsuit Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undiz.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Delicate Bridal Lingerie Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-lingerie-line.md) - [Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinventing-the-runway.md) - [Hi-Tech Breast-Supporting Sports Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/techfit-control-bra.md) - [Ultra-Light Intimates Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feather-lace.md)