# 3D-Printed Ice Queen Fashion The Bristle Dress by Francis Bitonti Studio Experiments with Volume By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bristle-dress References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/digital_fabrication/francis_bitonti_studios_newskins_winter_2014_brooklyn_workshop_brumal_bodies_bristle_dress_26584.asp) & [francisbitonti](http://www.francisbitonti.com/) The Bristle Dress is a gorgeous garment fit for an ice queen--one more along the lines of Elsa from 'Frozen' rather than the White Witch from 'The Chronicles of Narnia." Utterly stunning, the Bristle Dress looks like it was formed out of [intricate icicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein). In reality, it was [3D printed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climamog) out of a thermoplastic aliphatic polyester, a material selected for its translucent qualities. Designed by Francis Bitonti Studio in collaboration with Makerbot and Lagoa for the New Skins Workshop: Brumal Bodies, which took place at the Metropolitan Exchange in Brooklyn, the Bristle Dress boasts a [structured geometric skirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing) and an ethereal top that extends up and over the head regally. The skirt portion of the dress is available for download at Thingiverse.com. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3d-printed Fashion:** The use of 3D printing technology to create unique and intricate garments, opening up new possibilities for designers and consumers. - **Translucent Materials:** The use of translucent materials in fashion design, adding an ethereal and otherworldly element to garments. - **Collaborative Design Workshops:** The rise of collaborative design workshops where designers and technology companies come together to explore innovative ideas and create groundbreaking fashion pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the use of 3D printing technology and translucent materials to create avant-garde and futuristic designs. - **Design Technology:** Design technology companies can collaborate with fashion designers to develop new materials and techniques that push the boundaries of fashion. - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can organize collaborative design workshops that bring together designers and technology companies to create unique fashion experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobsled-footwear.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-koerner.md) - [Artistic Dress NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses.md) - [Custom Bridal Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-aimants.md) - [Digitally Customizable Bridesmaid Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-technologies.md)