# Twisted Nude Knits Sandra Backlund's Handmade “Pool Position” Knitwear By jodie anderson | Published 2009-03-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-knits-sandra-backlunds-twisted-pool-side-creations References: [dazeddigital](http://dazeddigital.com/view/Default.aspx?Category=19&ArticleID=1523&PageNum=2) & [sandrabacklund](http://www.sandrabacklund.com/) Sandra Backlund’s latest collection of [handmade twisted knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear), “Pool Position,” is one that was inspired by a series of tragic occurrences in her personal life. Says Backlund: > “It was actually a sequel to the previous collection I did. It sounds kind of silly when I explain it! It was such a strange experience with the bruises collection. > I lost my grandmother and at the same time she took her last breath, I fell down the stairs. That happened one and a half weeks before I was supposed to go to Miami. It was a really dark time for me.” The Swedish designer also confesses in this Dazed Digital interview that she’s keen to do a show soon, and was swamped with invitation requests when she last exhibited in London. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Handmade Knitwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include exploring sustainable materials and production methods for handmade knitwear. - **Twisted Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating unique twists and shapes into fashion design. - **Emotional Inspiration:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include using personal experiences and emotions as a driving force for creative designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include integrating handmade knitwear into mainstream fashion brands. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating sustainable and ethically produced twisted knitwear collections. - **Fashion Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include reimagining fashion shows and events to showcase emotional and personal narratives through design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Handcrafted Fall Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-solana.md) - [Wellness Focused Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Weaving-Inspired Knotted Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudo-collection.md) - [Athlete Swimwear Knit Fusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-daley-swimwear.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md)