# Sculpted Metal Clothing This Fashion Collection Uses Metal Fabrics to Create Chic Pieces By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-06-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-fabrics References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/06/04/marie-cunliffe-kingston-university-graduate-fashion-collection/) & [mledesign](http://www.mledesign.co.uk) Playing with metal fabrics to create a sense of art in fashion, Kingston University graduate Marie Cunliffe recently debuted an utterly stunning graduate fashion collection. The collection Cunliffe's [sculpted to life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/articlier) is airy and billowing, full of interesting little creases and fascinating textures. Having used copper-foiled lace and satin woven with metal to create her flawlessly chic pieces, the young designer wanted to replicate the different colors and patterns she saw in an aerial photograph for her metal fabrics fashion collection. "My inspiration for the collection was taken from aerial images of the earth, focusing on the unusual patterns that the contours create," says Cunliffe. By adding copper-based metal to fabrics, Cunliffe was able to imitate the land forms she was so taken by into silhouettes, print and textures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Metal Fabrics:** The use of metal fabrics in fashion creates a unique and artistic aesthetic. - **Textured Silhouettes:** Creating billowing and textured silhouettes in clothing adds visual interest. - **Replicating Natural Patterns:** Using metal fabrics to imitate patterns found in nature brings a sense of innovation to fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Metal fabrics offer an innovative material for designers to experiment with and create unique garments. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The production of metal fabrics involves new techniques and materials that can disrupt traditional manufacturing processes. - **Interior Design:** The use of metal fabrics in interior design can create visually striking and modern spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metal-Centric Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sight-unseen-1.md) - [Metal-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Sheet Metal Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-coenen.md) - [Highly Durable Full-Metal Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-metal-jacket.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md)