# 3D-Printed Hats Desinger Gabriela Ligenza's Autumn/Winter 2014 Collection is Entirely 3D By M | Published 2014-06-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-gabriela-ligenza References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2014/06/26/3d-printed-hats/) & [gabrielaligenza](http://www.gabrielaligenza.com/) London avant-garde designer Gabriela Ligenza's latest Autumn/Winter 2014 hat collection breaks the conventional molds of the fashion industry with the use of a 3D printer in the designing process. Each of the hats featured in the stylishly hip collection was created entirely with the use of a 3D printer. Ligenza's hats interestingly blend technology with the design world in a fun and experimental way. While consumers don't see the two worlds collide in the aesthetic of a collection, fashion and technology often go hand in hand in the development of a high-fashion brand. Ligenza brings technology to the forefront of his hat collection with the use of a 3D printer to bring his design visions to life. Many of the hats in the collection are made from a white, wire-like fabric molded into [curved geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-collection). The wire-like design allows the hat to cast beautiful shadows along the face. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3D Printing in Fashion:** Incorporating 3D printing technology into fashion design offers opportunities for unique and innovative creations. - **Fashion-tech Collaboration:** The intersection of fashion and technology presents opportunities for collaboration and experimentation, leading to exciting new designs. - **Wire-like Fabrics in Fashion:** The use of wire-like fabrics in fashion allows for interesting and unconventional shapes, creating a distinctive aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** The fashion industry can explore 3D printing technology to push the boundaries of design and create cutting-edge collections. - **Technology:** The technology industry can partner with fashion designers to develop innovative applications of 3D printing in the creation of unique products. - **Materials Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can develop wire-like fabrics and materials suitable for 3D printing, opening up new possibilities for fashion designers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitally-woven.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyadic-series.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [3D-Printed Suspended Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haibu.md) - [Haute Hinge-Free Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangled-eyewear.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [3D-Printed Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kask.md)