# Stinkhorn Fungus Fashion Toolgrrl Mushroom Art Dress is Inspired by Mother Nature By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-10-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-art-dress References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27714178) Mother Nature has an inimitable ability to inspire designers; take this Mushroom Art Dress by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative) artisan Toolgrrl, for instance. It's inspired by an Ernst Haeckel illustration of a [stinkhorn fungus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-void) from the 19th century. The relationship this piece has with the environment isn't just limited to mushrooms, though, as every inch of the dress is made with [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-reishi). The Mushroom Art Dress is currently being shown at the Troy-Pike Cultural Arts Center; it's for sale on Etsy for $1,200. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nature-inspired Fashion:** Designers are increasingly finding inspiration from Mother Nature to create unique pieces of fashion. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of recycled and sustainable materials is becoming more popular in the fashion industry. - **Artistic Interpretations of Natural Forms:** Artists and designers are using natural forms and shapes as the basis for their creative interpretations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can explore the use of sustainable and natural materials to create eco-friendly and unique pieces of clothing. - **Art and Design Industry:** There is a growing market for artistic interpretations of natural forms, which can be applied to various forms of design. - **Sustainability Industry:** The sustainability industry can provide eco-friendly and recycled materials for use in the fashion and design industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mushroom-Constructed Room Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mush-room.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Dining Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grybova-hata.md) - [Mushroom Leather Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-leather-seating.md) - [Mycelium-Based Artful Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ephemeral-table.md) - [Furry Mycelium Sustainable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aifunghi.md) - [Mycellium Material Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycelium-muse.md) - [Luxury Mycelium Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-frayme-mylo.md) - [Mushroom Leather Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-fruit-bowl-by-heron-preston.md) - [Mushroom-Based Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-fruit-bowl.md)