# Caged Dresses The Birdcage Dress is a Fully Functional Wearable Brass Bird Cage By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-04-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caged-dresses-the-birdcage-dress-is-a-fully-functional-wearable-brass-bird References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2009/04/14/the-birdcage-dress/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-brass-bird-cage-dress-in-twenty-five/) This Birdcage Dress designed by Kasey McMahon is an astounding piece of functional, wearable art which doubles as a portable housing solution for your [pet birds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perchcare). Incorporated into the dress design is a fully functional [wearable brass bird cage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credor-goldfeather-tourbillon-gbcf999) - which gives a whole new meaning to the notion of [practical clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots). If you cannot go another day without having a birdcage dress for yourself and are keen to DIY, the designer has provided instructions on how to make a brass bird cage dress in twenty-five easy steps. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Functional Fashion:** Explore the potential for practical clothing that serves multiple purposes, such as wearable art that also doubles as a housing solution for pets. - **DIY Fashion:** Discover the growing trend of do-it-yourself fashion, where individuals can create their own unique clothing pieces with step-by-step instructions. - **Wearable Art:** Embrace the intersection of fashion and art, where clothing becomes a canvas for artistic expression and creativity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion designers and retailers can incorporate functional elements into their designs, offering consumers innovative and multipurpose clothing options. - **DIY and Craft:** Companies that provide resources, tools, and materials for DIY fashion enthusiasts can capitalize on the growing demand for creative and customizable clothing projects. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the possibilities of wearable art, creating unique pieces that blur the line between fashion and artistic expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canary-Inspired Fashion Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-clutch.md) - [Artistic Dress NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md) - [Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-birds.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Cozy Wearable Bean Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-bean-bag.md) - [Interactive Observation Wooden Birdhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domik-ptashki.md)