# Contemporary Macrame Dresses Eleanor Amoroso's Macramé Looks Are Bright and Breezy By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-05-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eleanor-amoroso References: [stylebizarre](http://www.stylebizarre.com/2013/05/macrame-must-have-pieces.html) & [notjustalabel](http://www.notjustalabel.com/eleanor_amoroso?nid=81525) It's not easy to bring a toughness to something as crafty-looking as macramé, but Eleanor Amoroso manages to pull it off quite well in her Spring/Summer 2013 collection. Although the designer's open-circle creations have a slight nostalgia to them, the [necklaces and dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection) are made in a bright white that keep the looks fresh and far from looking too retro. Unlike other openwork like knits and crochets, these [breezy dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-back-shift-dress) are perfect for keeping your cool in the heat of summer. The London designer has developed a signature style with the [hand-knotting technique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macmahon-knitting-mills-and-beams) for several of her collections, after being haunted by a beautiful macramé dress she couldn't afford. Despite never getting the dress she lusted after, her mastery of the craft has created a new aesthetic that others will certainly be desiring of. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Contemporary Macrame:** Opportunity for incorporating macrame techniques into modern designs and fashion. - **Bright and Breezy:** Demand for lightweight and breathable clothing options for summer. - **Hand-knotting Technique:** Potential for exploring unique handcrafted designs and textures. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Innovation in using macrame to create stylish and modern clothing. - **Textile and Apparel:** Development of lightweight and breathable fabrics for summer wear. - **Craft and DIY:** Opportunity for teaching and popularizing macrame techniques and designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summer-Ready Crochet Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-open-knit.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Sustainable Summer Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Gingham-Forward Apparel Edits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-amorys-gingham-edit.md) - [Sophisticated Handcrafted Beachwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartolina-colette-caftan.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katherine-tashs-spring-2026.md)