# Hurricane Chic Fashion From Debris By Ayman | Published 2008-09-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hurricane-ike-chic-fashion References: [media.bgnews](http://media.www.bgnews.com/media/storage/paper883/news/2006/01/20/Campus/Hurricane.Fashion-1479155.shtml) Natural disasters and forces such as Hurricane Ike are proving a rich resource for unusual inspired fashion. But before the Hurricane Gustav pants and the recent [disaster-inspired Lorick spring 2009 collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection) showcase, [fine arts photography student](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks) Candice Kenmuir was inspired by Hurricane Wilma that hit South Florida for her senior class exhibition project. Kenmuir created [four fashion pieces from debris](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-perfect) she collected after the hurricanes. “After the hurricane ... there was just garbage everywhere,” said Kenmuir. “I figured why not use this surplus debris. I wanted to make something (where people) would say ‘Oh,wow.’” One of the pieces, “Foliage Evening Gown,” was created with hundreds of dead brown leaves, duct tape and glue. While a ballerina-like dress was the result of tying together the broken remnants of a storm-blown wooden fence and jagged splinters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Disaster-inspired Fashion:** Fashion designers are finding inspiration in natural disasters and using debris to create unique pieces. - **Sustainability Through Upcycling:** Using debris from natural disasters for fashion creates a sustainable practice by upcycling waste materials. - **Eclectic Materials in Fashion:** Designers are using non-traditional materials, like debris from natural disasters, to create eclectic fashion pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can embrace the use of upcycled materials, including debris from natural disasters, to create unique sustainable pieces. - **Art Industry:** Artists and photographers can use debris from natural disasters for inspiration and to create works of art. - **Environmental Sustainability Industry:** Companies that focus on environmental sustainability can partner with fashion designers to promote sustainable practices through the use of upcycled materials, like debris from natural disasters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hurricane Relief Swimwear Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldie-swimwears-campaign.md) - [Upcycled Tent Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-festival-waste.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Disaster-Striken New Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-perfect.md) - [Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-quarters.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Potato Sack Couture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haute-potato-collection.md)