# Luxe Eco-Friendly Fashion Balenciaga and Farfetch Join Forces on a Collaborative Collection By Amy Duong | Published 2019-01-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-and-farfetch References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/balenciaga-farfetch-collection-2019-exclusive/) & [farfetch](https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/men/balenciaga/items.aspx?view=180&scale=284&category=136330) Balenciaga and Farfetch work in conjunction on a brand new collection designed from an angle that spotlights [eco-friendly elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forestfriendly-fashion). The series of apparel features reworked classics that is true to the luxury fashion house, including the 'Track' sneakers and the signature 'sock' shoes. The capsule is launching today and there is an expansive selection of over 110 pieces that cater to men's, women's, and kids' sizing. One of the most notable components of the collaborative range are the animal designs adorning the accessories, tees, and hoodies. There are emblems of the giant panda, the blue whale, the Northern white rhinoceros, and the Asian elephant -- the purpose is to raise awareness on the threat to endangered animals. Balenciaga will also be delivering a gift to the [IUCN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech4nature-project), known as the [International Union for Conservation of Nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-species-series), which is the biggest global environmental community. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** The collaboration between Balenciaga and Farfetch highlights the trend of incorporating eco-friendly elements into luxury fashion, creating opportunities to disrupt the industry with sustainable practices. - **Animal-adorned Accessories:** The animal designs featured in the collaborative collection tap into the trend of using animal motifs to create unique and impactful accessories, presenting opportunities for innovative and ethical fashion creations. - **Awareness Through Fashion:** The focus on endangered animals in the collaborative collection demonstrates the trend of using fashion as a platform for raising awareness and supporting environmental causes, opening up opportunities for brands to align themselves with social and environmental sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The eco-friendly fashion trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the luxury fashion industry to create sustainable and environmentally conscious designs. - **Conservation:** The collaboration between Balenciaga and Farfetch highlights the potential for disruptive innovation within the conservation industry, where fashion and environmental initiatives can work together to raise awareness and support conservation efforts. - **E-commerce:** The collaboration between Balenciaga and Farfetch signifies an opportunity for disruptive innovation within the e-commerce industry, as online platforms can showcase and promote sustainable fashion collaborations, appealing to conscious shoppers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty Luxe Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-balenciaga-x-nba.md) - [Luxe Slope-Ready Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skiwear-collection.md) - [Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker.md) - [Technical Luxury Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-skiwear-2025.md) - [Performance-Inspired Designer Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-x-puma.md) - [Luxury Basketball-Themed Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-series.md) - [Luxury Auto-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-x-automobili-lamborghini.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Banana-Made Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-4.md)