# Upcycled Menswear for Women Milch Refashions Secondhand Dudes' Duds for Girls By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milch References: [milch.mur.at](http://milch.mur.at/) MILCH is an Australian label that takes secondhand menswear and mixes it up to create beautiful womenswear. Despite drawing from the current [androgyny trend in fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi), MILCH's pieces are still feminine at heart. It's the details, like French cuffs, newsboy caps and rear pockets, that take inspiration from a masculine aesthetic. Take a look at the gallery for more of MILCH's inspiring [upcycled creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remake-by-burberry). **Implications** - The desire to experiment with styles is growing. No longer attracted to ultra-feminine looks that advocate the traditional female, women are looking for designs containing a more [unconventional aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take). Fashion companies and designers could develop styles that are appealing to the evolving female in order to generate more revenue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gender-neutral Fashion:** Fashion companies and designers could develop styles that are appealing to the evolving female in order to generate more revenue. - **Upcycling:** Fashion companies can explore the potential of upcycling secondhand clothing to create unique and sustainable designs. - **Androgynous Aesthetic:** Designers can incorporate masculine-inspired details into womenswear to cater to the growing desire for unconventional aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can capitalize on the demand for gender-neutral and sustainable designs. - **Retail:** Retailers can curate and showcase upcycled fashion as a unique selling point to attract customers. - **Sustainability:** The upcycled fashion trend presents an opportunity for the sustainability industry to promote and support eco-friendly practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Upcycled Women's Fishing Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-me-fishing.md) - [Urban Deconstructed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louther-x-carhartt-wip-fw25.md) - [Genderless Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-leather-wallet.md) - [Timeless Knit Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudana-clothing.md) - [Women-Focused Lifestyle Retail Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-money.md)