# Eco Embroidered Gowns These Dresses by Valentino Feature Extreme Floral Embroidery By Ady Floyd | Published 2016-03-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dresses-by-valentino References: [designfaves](http://www.designfaves.com/2016/02/badass-embroidered-gowns-from-valentino) & [valentino](http://www.valentino.com/us/women/fashionshow/lb-water-song_section?lookid=243442) This latest collection of dresses by [Valentino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) features massive displays of [floral and eco-themed embroidery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025). These images present the two newest Valentino collections. One of the lines is the '[Resort 2016](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver)' collection and the other is 'Pre-Fall 2016.' Many of the dresses are full-length and long sleeved, displaying the brand's intricate and highly detailed embroidery details. While there are a few styles that feature short lengths and sleeves, all the dresses boast sheer fabric and lace to appear sultry yet sophisticated. These dresses by Valentino are crafted with materials that convey a rustic air. However, in order to retain a modern look, the garments' bold colors and floral decals create a unique balance between old and new inspirations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 77% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Floral Embroidery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly materials for floral embroidery to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Eco-themed Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and sustainability in fashion to create eco-themed garments that cater to the growing demand for environmentally friendly clothing. - **Sheer Fabric and Lace:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate sheer fabric and lace manufacturing processes to enhance the sultry yet sophisticated aesthetic in clothing design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable fashion practices and materials to meet the evolving consumer demand for eco-friendly apparel. - **Textile and Material Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced technologies and processes for creating eco-friendly and ethically sourced materials to support the growing demand in the fashion industry. - **Luxury Clothing Brands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine luxury fashion with sustainable practices to attract environmentally conscious consumers and elevate the brand's reputation in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-dresses.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md) - [Autumn Occasion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-fall-dresses.md) - [Curated Summer Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-atelier-collection.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Captivating Valetine's Day Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petal-pups-latest-valentines-day-collection.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md)