# Artisan-Infused Collections Laura Siegel's Toronto Fashion Week Designs Feature Ethical Fabrics By Jordy E | Published 2012-03-15 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-fabrics References: [flare](http://www.flare.com/blog/post/58675--laura-siegel-stands-out-with-eco-collection-at-toronto-fashion-week) & [laurasiegelcollection](http://www.laurasiegelcollection.com/) Laura Siegel's Toronto Fashion Week set featured ethical fabrics that distinguished her pieces from the rest. The gray-toned [heavy knits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits) are memorable for several reasons, inclusive of their ability to produce a highly sought-after [layered fall look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025). Above all however, is the ancestral origins of her collection. Siegel has been applauded for her incorporation of local handmade fabrics and authentic production methods. Strung along the models' figures were textiles dyed in India and pieces knitted in Bolivia. The eclectic mixing process was inspired by Siegel's respect for artisan practices and hand-tailored implements. Siegel's presentation has been well received and she has been continuously applauded for her ability to assemble various ethical fabrics. Topped off with combat boots and dangerously smokey eyes, the show delivered a welcomed dose of edge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ethical Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore innovative ways to incorporate ethical fabrics and sustainable production methods into fashion collections. - **Artisan-inspired Designs:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combine traditional artisan practices with contemporary design elements to create unique and culturally-rich fashion pieces. - **Global Collaboration:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Foster partnerships with artisans from different countries to create a diverse range of textiles and production techniques. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introduce ethical fashion as a mainstream trend, encouraging other brands to adopt sustainable practices. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop new techniques and machinery to support the production of ethical fabrics on a larger scale. - **Beauty:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborate with fashion designers to create makeup and beauty looks that complement ethical fashion collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Fall Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-solana.md) - [Timeless Knit Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudana-clothing.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Effortless Autumn Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/szane-fall-2025.md) - [Sustainable Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation.md) - [Luxury Slow Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kzk-studio.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md)