# Recycled Reptilian Fashion Biomimicry by Stefanie Nieuwenhuyse Respects and Reproduces Nature By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-10-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-by-stefanie-nieuwenhuyse References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/10/gown-biomimicks-snakeskin-using-recycled-woodchips-stefanie-nieuwenhuyse.php) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Biomimicry-MA-Fashion-2011/2056440) Nature is a great inspiration for intricate and harmonious design, which leads a project like Biomimicry by Stefanie Nieuwenhuyse to embody an exquisite quality. In emulating the patterns of animals with [raw material from the earth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-reishi), this artist has come to create a compelling collection of fine fashions. The triangular, diamond and hexagonal shapes that form each piece imitate the textures of snake and lizard squamae. The chips have come from [discarded plywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-osmosis), enhanced through the efficient technology of laser cutting. The designer's exceptional sewing skills enabled her to stitch each tiny plate together, constructing [elaborately scaly wearable structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gozen-x-beymen). Biomimicry by Stefanie Nieuwenhuyse explores the way that such fashionable cladding can be incorporated into garment detailing and entire articles of clothing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Biomimicry in Fashion:** Exploring the use of natural patterns and textures in clothing design through imitation of animal squamae. - **Sustainable Materials in Fashion:** Utilizing discarded plywood and implementing efficient technology such as laser cutting to create eco-friendly fashion pieces. - **Elaborate Wearable Structures:** Constructing intricately designed, scaly wearable structures using exceptional sewing skills and tiny plates made from recycled materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate biomimicry and sustainable materials into their collections, creating unique, environmentally-friendly fashion pieces. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Potential for using innovative technologies, like laser cutting, to transform discarded materials into intricate textile patterns and designs. - **Couture Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating one-of-a-kind, elaborate wearable structures that mimic natural patterns and textures, appealing to luxury fashion clientele. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-koerner.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Biomimicry Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-jungle-esc.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Upcycled Beauty Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-retail1.md) - [Nature-Inspired Lifestyle Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural.md) - [Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aelis.md)