# Sheep-Infested Clutches Kendal Murray Combines Fashion Accessories with Nature By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-06-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kendal-murray References: [thetrendygirl.net](http://www.thetrendygirl.net/2010/06/les-mini-mondes-de-kendal-murray.html) & [suprbo](http://www.suprbo.com/2010/05/que-faire-avec-de-lherbe/) Australian artist Kendal Murray has the amazing ability to create miniature worlds and unite with fashion. Taking the [essential accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment) like the clutch and the compact mirror, Kendal Murray has his little worlds invade their space. The [clutch purse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greggs-sausage-roll-clutch) is completely covered with tall blades of grass, where [little sheep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheep-inc-london) are busily munching. When the compact mirror is opened, it’s like whole miniature world is unlocked. Kendal Murray’s work is absolutely incredible so check it out in the gallery! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nature-inspired Fashion:** Creating fashion accessories that seamlessly unite with nature presents an opportunity for eco-conscious consumerism. - **Miniature World Invasion:** Incorporating miniature worlds into everyday items such as clutches and mirrors can disrupt traditional fashion and accessory design. - **Mixed Media Artistry:** Blending art and fashion through mixed media creations like Kendal Murray's sheep-infested clutches spotlights the potential for new, innovative designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Kendal Murray demonstrates a niche in the fashion industry for nature-inspired accessories that cater to eco-friendly and statement-making consumers. - **Art Industry:** Merging art with fashion can lead to innovative product development and capture the demand of art aficionados and collectors. - **Craft Industry:** Creating intricate pieces like Kendal Murray's work requires skilled craftsmanship, paving the way for growth and recognition in the craft industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hedgehog-replicating Hand Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedgehog-clutch.md) - [Canary-Inspired Fashion Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-clutch.md) - [Chic Celery-Shaped Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moschino-clutch.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-koerner.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Nature Material-Made Luxe Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kengo-kuma-3.md) - [Character Art-Infused Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moynat-x-kasing.md) - [Pastry-Inspired Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greggs-sausage-roll-clutch.md)