# Locked & Latched Fashion The Mridu Sahai 'Fittings' Collection is Inspired by Architecture By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mridu-sahai-fittings References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/fashion_design/fittings_collection_by_mridu_sahai_17873.asp) & [wix](http://www.wix.com/mridusahai/fittings) The Mridu Sahai 'Fittings' collection locks down creative inspiration. You'll have to be a bold rebel to wear these pieces and burst from fashion confines. Taking inspiration from [architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furla-debuts) (not the chastity belt), the Mridu Sahai 'Fittings' collection incorporated odd accents such as [hooks, grills, handles and latches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petra) into each [minimalistic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Architectural Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate architectural elements into their designs and disrupt the fashion industry. - **Functional Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create pieces with functional and purposeful accents, disrupting traditional fashion norms. - **Edgy Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to push boundaries and appeal to consumers who want to stand out and make a statement with their clothing choices. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Designers and brands can incorporate architectural elements and functional accents to offer unique and edgy options for consumers. - **Architecture:** Architects can collaborate with fashion designers to explore the use of architectural elements in fashion, creating new and innovative designs. - **Retail:** Retailers can target consumers looking for unique and edgy fashion options by carrying brands that incorporate functional and architectural accents in their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Chic Norm-Challenging Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-collection.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furla-debuts.md) - [Reworked Steel Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barred-collection.md) - [Versatile Sculptural Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md)