# Automotive-Inspired Dresses These High Fashion Dresses are Supercharged with Car Parts By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-parts References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3049085/wears/4-smart-dresses-supercharged-with-car-parts?partner=rss) & [anoukwipprecht.nl](http://www.anoukwipprecht.nl/) Experimental Dutch designer Anouk Wipprecht recently designed four stunning dresses that are supercharged with car parts. The designer is well known for her projects that infuse fashion with new technology with past creations including an animatronic dress that attacks intruders, as well as a mood-shifting dress that reacts to a wearer's emotions. Her latest project is focused on cars and helps to showcase recent innovations in the automotive sector. The designer's [high-tech dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-capsule) are made from 3D-printed pieces that help turn regular car parts into experimental couture. The dresses feature parts from [Audi's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-a7l) new A4 sedan, including elements of the car's virtual cockpit and infotainment panel. By re-framing this new technology in the form of high-fashion, Wipprecht's designs serve as a commentary on connectivity and personalization. The dresses that have been supercharged with car parts are set to be featured at various Audi showrooms throughout London, Beijing and Milan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Connected Fashion:** The integration of 3D-printed car parts into high fashion dresses showcases the potential for connectivity in the fashion industry. - **Technological Couture:** The use of car parts and new technology in fashion design opens up opportunities for innovative and futuristic couture creations. - **Personalized Apparel:** By incorporating elements of Audi's virtual cockpit and infotainment panel, these dresses demonstrate the potential for personalized fashion experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The collaboration between the automotive and fashion industries highlights the possibilities for disruptive innovation at the intersection of these sectors. - **Automotive:** The integration of car parts into high fashion dresses suggests potential for disruptive innovation in automotive design and customization. - **Technology:** The technological advancements showcased in these dresses present opportunities for disruptive innovation in wearable tech and smart textiles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Custom Car Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-a7l.md) - [Dynamic Silhouette Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-dresscode-concept.md) - [Auto-Inspired Luxury Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-hudson.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Artful Car-Themed Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cao-fei-art-car.md) - [Luxury Auto-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-x-automobili-lamborghini.md) - [Artistic Dress NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses.md) - [Automobile-Focused Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-lauren-modern-driver.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md)