# Conceptual Sculptural Fashion Object 12-1 by Matija Cop Experiments with Materials and Silhouettes By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matija-cop References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/object-12-1-collection-matija-cop/) & [notjustalabel](http://www.notjustalabel.com/matija_cop?nid=86527) Matija Cop is not a household name just yet, but if the Croatian designer and recent graduate continues to create conceptual fashion designs, he soon will be. Full of [sculptural shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) and experimental construction, his Object 12-1 collection will capture anyone's attention. Matija Cop was inspired by architecture and chiseled stone for this particular line. Using a plug and feather technique, Matija Cop's designs could easily be likened to a waffle pattern as well. The collection as a whole took three months to complete and boasts a strong [futuristic vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set). In spite of the conceptual silhouettes and structures, there is something [minimalist about the designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-collection-2) that could easily be seen on a pop star walking a red carpet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 56% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sculptural Fashion:** The trend of creating fashion items with sculptural and experimental shapes and constructions is growing, offering opportunities for innovative materials and manufacturing techniques. - **Architectural-inspired Design:** Designers are finding inspiration in architectural shapes and textures to create unique fashion designs that combine construction and design, opening up possibilities for cross-industry collaboration - **Minimalist Futuristic Aesthetic:** The combination of minimalist and futuristic approach in fashion design presents an interesting opportunity for creative experimentation with shapes, textures, and colors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from the trend of sculptural fashion by developing new materials, experimenting with manufacturing processes, and collaborating with other industries such as architecture. - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can collaborate with fashion designers to create new textures, shapes, and materials that could be used in both fields, offering mutually beneficial innovation opportunities. - **Materials Manufacturing:** Innovative materials manufacturing companies could develop cutting-edge materials, such as 3D-printed textiles or biodegradable fabrics that enable designers to create sculptural, high-concept fashion designs with minimal environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Versatile Sculptural Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection.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) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Transformation-Inspired Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-design-objects.md) - [Minimal Stone Wall Motifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-collection-2.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md)