# Hand-Printed Frocks Australia's 'Milk From a Thistle' Creates Original Dresses By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-from-a-thistle References: [eatdrinkchic](http://eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/milk-from-a-thistle) & [milkfromathistle](http://www.milkfromathistle.com/index.html) Milk From a Thistle is yet another reason why I am jealous of Australia (koalas and Crocodile Dundee being the other reasons). The [chic Aussie clothing line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-wear-label) creates [darling dresses that are hand-printed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection). From the beautifully done white swallow on a black background, to the forest and sky scene printed on a [long blue dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma), Milk From a Thistle's clothes make me wonder how I can get them on my side of the ocean. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hand-printed Dresses:** Opportunity for designers and fashion brands to explore the trend of hand-printed dresses that offer a unique and customized aesthetic. - **Artisanal Fashion:** The rise of Milk From a Thistle highlights the potential for artisanal fashion brands to cater to niche markets seeking one-of-a-kind clothing. - **Australia Fashion Scene:** Growing interest in Australian fashion brands like Milk From a Thistle presents an opportunity for expanded global reach and market penetration. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Hand-printed frocks signify a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to embrace artistic craftsmanship and personalized garments. - **Textile Printing:** The demand for hand-printed dresses creates an opening for textile printing companies to provide high-quality, unique prints for fashion brands. - **Retail and E-commerce:** The success of Milk From a Thistle suggests a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for retailers and e-commerce platforms to promote and sell artisanal fashion products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Culturally Influenced Baby Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isla-and-mimi.md) - [Whimsical Ethically Made Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iclothing.md) - [Australian Landscape-Inspired Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koala.md) - [Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treedom.md) - [Luxurious Handmade Silk Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-silk-garments.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Island Print Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-island.md) - [Understated Linen Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-linen-shirt-dress.md)