# Digitalized 3D Dresses The Dita Von Teese 3D Dress was Created Specially for the Model By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-03-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dita-von-tesse-3d References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/first-fully-articulated-3d-printed-dress-designed-specifically-for-dita-von-teese/) & [ca.eonline](http://ca.eonline.com/news/395013/dita-von-teese-stuns-in-first-3-d-printed-dress?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories) This Dita Von Teese 3D printed dress was specially designed for the curvaceous pin-up model. The other-worldly dress looks like something from a futuristic sci-fi movie set in another dimension. It was dreamed up by New York designer Michael Schmidt and architect Francis Bitonti in a collaboration with 3D print specialists Shapeways. The creation is the world’s first [fully articulated 3D printed dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portalm-x-virtual-fashion-exhibition). Assembled from 17 separate pieces, the opulent gown is lavished with 13,000 [Swarovski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xolo-swarovski) crystals. The dress is made up of individual, interlocking joints, allowing the piece to have incredible movement. Personally, I can’t think of a more commanding figure than Dita Von Tesse to showcase such a fashion-forward design. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/first-fully-articulated-3d-printed-dress-designed-specifically-for-dita-von-teese/class=FourteenG), [ca.eonline](http://ca.eonline.com/news/395013/dita-von-teese-stuns-in-first-3-d-printed-dress?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstoriesclass=FourteenG) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3D Printing in Fashion:** The use of 3D printing technology in fashion allows for the creation of fully articulated dresses that push the boundaries of traditional design. - **Articulated and Interlocking Joints:** The use of individual, interlocking joints in fashion design allows for incredible movement and flexibility in garments. - **Integration of Technology and Fashion:** Combining technology and fashion creates new opportunities for innovative and futuristic designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion industry can incorporate 3D printing technology to create avant-garde designs and push the boundaries of traditional clothing. - **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry can develop specialized materials and techniques for the production of fully articulated garments. - **Technology:** The integration of technology and fashion creates new opportunities for tech companies to collaborate with designers and develop cutting-edge products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Digitally Customizable Bridesmaid Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-technologies.md) - [Artistic Dress NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Transformative Shaping Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-miraclesuit.md) - [Custom Bridal Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-aimants.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [Couture Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney.md)