# Garden Nymph Apparel The Little Green Dress Projekt is an Array of Sustainable Leafy Formalwear By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-10-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-green-dress-projekt References: [inspir3d.net](http://inspir3d.net/2012/10/09/the-little-green-dress-for-every-woman/) & [littlegreendresses.wordpress](http://littlegreendresses.wordpress.com/) The term "green is the new black" is something commonly used for stationary and other appliances that received an eco-friendly makeover; Nicole Dextra's [Little Green](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seedlip) Dress Projekt applies that phrase to cocktail dresses. For this green art display, 21 flirty [organic decompostable dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gozen-x-beymen) decorated the VanDusen Botanical Garden. Materials such as green leaves, Mountain Ash berries and Crab apples were strung together to form saucy knee-length garments perfect for a night out and a late night snack. The dresses are a way to spark environmental awareness in the fashion industry and create a beautiful display of clothing. The garments for the Little Green Dress Projeckt were made from July to mid-September, and will remain on wooden racks as [sustainable fashion alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation) until the end of the fall month of October. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Fashion:** The trend of using eco-friendly and decompostable materials in apparel and accessories is disrupting the fashion industry while creating awareness about environmental issues. - **Botanical Fashion:** The trend of incorporating natural plant materials into fashion designs is creating unique and innovative apparel while promoting sustainability. - **Green Art Displays:** The trend of using art installations to showcase sustainable fashion designs is creating opportunities to educate and inspire consumers to make more conscious choices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The clothing industry can disrupt the status quo by embracing sustainable materials and practices that appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Art:** The art industry can create sustainable installations that showcase the beauty and potential of eco-friendly fashion in unique and creative ways. - **Botanical Gardens:** Botanical gardens can partner with designers to create sustainable fashion displays that educate and inspire visitors about the importance of environmental preservation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treedom.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Botanically Inspired Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-x-highgrove.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Sustainable Summer Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-dresses.md) - [Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthytweens.md) - [Sustainable Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md)