# Tribal Scarring Fashion The Manuela Dack Graduate Collection Sees Beauty in Culture By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-dack-graduate-collection References: [stylebubble](http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/style_bubble/2010/07/not-a-sitting-duck.html) & [silvercleaver.blogspot](http://silvercleaver.blogspot.com/) The Manuela Dack Graduate Collection is yet another example of designers embracing the unique beauty seen in [various cultures and ethnic groups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labrum-x-john-lewis). Dack was particularly inspired by the ritual of tribal scarring, albeit with a much more subdued take. Contrasting masculine materials with other feminine fabrics, the Manuela Dack Graduate Collection is eye-catching in its use of texture. Through [metallic embellishments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection) and cutouts, she strategically implements homages to tribal scarring and other skin marking rituals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ethnic-inspired Fashion:** Designers are incorporating unique beauty seen in various cultures and ethnic groups into their collections, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Textural Contrasts:** The use of contrasting masculine materials with feminine fabrics in the Manuela Dack Graduate Collection highlights an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the textiles industry. - **Cultural Homage:** Implementing homages to tribal scarring and skin marking rituals in fashion collections presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the cultural heritage and fashion industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The incorporation of ethnic-inspired elements into fashion collections offers disruptive innovation opportunities for designers and brands. - **Textiles:** The use of contrasting textures in fashion collections creates disruptive innovation opportunities for textile manufacturers and designers. - **Cultural Heritage:** Exploring and incorporating cultural practices like tribal scarring into fashion collections provides disruptive innovation opportunities for the cultural heritage and fashion industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Travel-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Identity-Exploring Artful Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragments.md) - [Art-Infused Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule.md) - [Tribal Art-Inspired Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bharata.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md)