# Fashion-Forward Orthopedic Corsets Austrian Designer Marina Hormanseder Was Inspired by Small Pox By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marina-hormanseder References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1672847/wildly-experimental-corsets-inspired-by-orthopedics-and-smallpox) & [marina-hoermanseder](http://www.marina-hoermanseder.com/) Austrian fashion designer Marina Hormanseder has created a line of corsets that are wildly experimental. Essentially, the collection combines fashion with function in such a way that the results are akin to [wearable art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece). Marina Hormanseder was inspired by the epidemic of small pox and the [orthopaedic corsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postsurgery-undergarment) that were invented to help patients. Created for her graduation collection at Esmod Berlin International University of Art for Fashion, Marina Hormanseder's corsets carry a deeper meaning. The designer states, “Orthopedics don’t have to be a style no-go. I think handicaps shouldn’t be left out of sight--not on a catwalk--and I hope this will increase awareness.” Hence the line of helmets, straps, and studs made to keep limbs supported while [ruffled sleeves and hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection) represent various forms of dermatitis. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Experimental Fashion:** The trend of blending fashion with function to create wearable art, as seen in Marina Hormanseder's line of corsets. - **Fashion-inspired Medical Devices:** The trend of incorporating fashion elements into medical devices, such as the helmets, straps, and studs in Marina Hormanseder's corsets. - **Increasing Awareness of Disabilities:** The trend of using fashion as a means to raise awareness of disabilities, as demonstrated by Marina Hormanseder's incorporation of orthopedic corsets into her collection. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry can explore innovative ways to blend fashion with function, creating experimental designs like Marina Hormanseder's corsets. - **Medical Devices:** The medical device industry has an opportunity to incorporate fashion elements into their products, making them more aesthetically appealing and accessible. - **Disability Awareness:** The disability awareness industry can use fashion as a platform to increase awareness and understanding of different disabilities, following the example set by Marina Hormanseder. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Post-Surgery Undergarment Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postsurgery-undergarment.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Sustainable Shapewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanhug.md) - [Lattice Orthopaedic Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast21-1.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Menstrual Discomfort Relief Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hottie-belt.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md)