# Sculptural Cyborg Couture The Eugenia Lejos PROTO3DYPE Collection Pushes Fashion Boundaries By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eugenia-lejos References: [notjustalabel](http://www.notjustalabel.com/eugenialejos) & [notjustalabel](http://www.notjustalabel.com) The Eugenia Lejos "PROTO3DYPE" collection pushes the boundaries of fashion design. Resembling the [cyborg attire of sci-fi film characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects), these garments defy convention. Eugenia Lejos is based in Barcelona and is a graduate from the High School of Art and Fashion Design in Spain. After graduating from the institution, the designer perfected her innovative illustration techniques and learned to work with new technologies in Portugal. Lejos is known for her futuristic pieces that have been featured on the runway, in film and in art exhibits across Europe. Playing with abstracted illustrations, the designer recreates 2D forms with the help of [3D printing technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing). These [sculptural forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection) are featured as the main visual elements for her line of garments and statement accessories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cyborg Fashion:** Creating garments inspired by sci-fi cyborgs, pushing the boundaries of fashion design. - **3D Printing in Fashion:** Utilizing 3D printing technology to transform abstracted illustrations into sculptural forms for clothing and accessories. - **Futuristic Runway Fashion:** Showcasing innovative and futuristic designs on fashion runways, breaking away from traditional conventions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Embracing disruptive innovation by incorporating cyborg-inspired designs that challenge conventional fashion norms. - **3D Printing:** Exploring new opportunities in the fashion industry by leveraging 3D printing technology to create unique and visually striking garments and accessories. - **Art Exhibitions:** Connecting the worlds of fashion and art by exhibiting futuristic garments that blur the line between clothing and sculpture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aelis.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md)