# Recycled 50s Attire Jolene Fung's Graduate Collection Remixes Retro Styling in a Sustainable Way By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolene-fung References: [lanciatrendvisions](http://www.lanciatrendvisions.com/en/article/the-neo-50s-fashion-of-jolene-fung-interlocking-nature-and-functionality) & [jolenefung.tumblr](http://jolenefung.tumblr.com) Central St. Martins graduate Jolene Fung revives 50s styling for a new generation of fashion lovers with her latest womenswear collection. The visionary designer re-creates the glamorous era's curved and voluminous silhouettes with her range of [sculptural and artfully patterned pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection). Crafting feminine dresses, voluminous skirts and corsets isn't easy but the designer manages to infuse her pieces with both functionality and aesthetics. "With an innovative method, the Hong Kong-based designer gives a new spin to pattern cutting and packaging techniques and constructs garments without wasting a single cm of thread." Jolene Fung's entire collection is joined with a complex method of interlocking seams that keeps pieces together. Furthermore, her gorgeous garments are constructed using [recycled plastic bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation) that were sponsored by [TRAID](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closet-clearout-challenge). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable materials and innovative construction methods to create environmentally-friendly fashion collections. - **Revival of Retro Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blend iconic retro fashion elements with contemporary designs and sustainability principles to appeal to a new generation of fashion lovers. - **Innovative Pattern Cutting and Packaging Techniques:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new methods of pattern cutting and garment construction that minimize waste and maximize efficiency in the fashion industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable practices and materials into fashion production to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly clothing. - **Textile Recycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in technologies and processes that efficiently transform recycled materials, such as plastic bags, into high-quality textiles for the fashion industry. - **Fashion Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable design principles and innovative construction techniques into fashion education programs to train future designers in eco-conscious practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Eurovision Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ljmu.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-quarters.md) - [Luxury Slow Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kzk-studio.md) - [Retail Overconsumption Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coachtopia-1.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-dresses.md) - [Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aelis.md) - [Gen X-Targeted Fashion Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regalo-studios.md)