# Architecturally Pleated Fashion Vivien Chong's Hand-Pleated Garments Are Inspired by Art By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-pleated-garments References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/hand-pleated-clothing-inspired-architecture/) & [notjustalabel](http://www.notjustalabel.com/vivienchong) For her graduate collection, designer Vivien Chong created [hand-pleated garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typexiii-atelier-o) that mimic the architectural form of famous buildings by architect Steven Holl and modern art sculptures by the hugely talented Alyson Shotz. The collection, which is titled 'Pleating Architecture,' showcases Chong's incredible way with light and shadow. Chong masterfully layers each piece, creating dynamic garments that almost seem take on a life of their own. Chong's interpretation of [art and architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-order) for the human form is truly inspiring. The collection is [beautifully sculptural](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kinetic-collection), yet manages to be fluid and flattering on the body. Her craftsmanship and dedication to excellence is evident in each skillfully created piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Architectural Fashion:** Opportunities for designers to take inspiration from architectural forms in their creations. - **Handmade Garments:** Innovation opportunities for designers to create unique, handmade garments. - **Light and Shadow in Fashion:** Innovation opportunities to incorporate light and shadow into fashion design for a sculptural effect. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** This trend is applicable to the fashion industry. - **Architecture:** This trend is applicable to the architecture industry. - **Art:** This trend is applicable to the art industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pleated Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-and-issey-miyake.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Pleated Textile Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plissade.md) - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Experimental Programmable Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing.md) - [Architectural Luxury Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-x-frank-gehry.md) - [Folded Paper-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-stool.md) - [Skewer-Inspired Structural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-crease-extended.md)