# Extreme Architectural Accessories The Heidi Ackerman 'Construct This' Collection is in Your Face By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-03-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heidi-ackerman References: [heidiackerman](http://www.heidiackerman.com/collections/construct_this.html) & [heidiackerman](http://www.heidiackerman.com/bio/index.html) Heidi Ackerman is a Canadian designer who takes the motif of futurism beyond universal boundaries. The Toronto-based artist holds a heavy focus on highly architectural pieces. Her most recent collection 'Construct This' combines eco materials and [bold geometric structuring in wild accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profile-collection). The pieces sit like sculptures on the wearer, with a swan-like refined elegance. Memorable pieces include a curved head piece, resembling a futuristic robot fin and a [layered sheet metal necklace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie), which reminds of the head armor of medieval knights. Heidi Ackerman is a graduate of Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario. Her skillful eye for architectural strength combines with otherworldly, often bizarre designs to create fabulous [sculptural pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1). Her style is bold and brave, taking on the world with a bossy, unapologetic attitude. Her work can be purchased at Thieves in Toronto, or rented from LʼArmoire Du Styliste in NYC. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Architectural Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new materials and bold geometric structures to create avant-garde accessories. - **Futurism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pushing the boundaries of design by incorporating futuristic elements in fashion and accessories. - **Eco Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing sustainable fashion accessories using eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing avant-garde architectural accessories as a new category within the fashion industry. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blurring the lines between fashion and art by creating wearable sculptures. - **Sustainability:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating eco-friendly materials and manufacturing practices into the fashion industry to meet the growing demand for sustainable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Artful Hardware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petra.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Chic Norm-Challenging Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-collection.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md)