# Chromatic Natural Latex Fashion Dead Lotus Couture's Retro Womenswear Range is Bound to Turn Heads By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-latex-fashion References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/01/07/operio-collection-dead-lotus-couture-latex-clothing/) & [deadlotuscouture](https://www.deadlotuscouture.com/) London-based apparel label [Dead Lotus Couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-dino) is calling attention to the stylistic appeal of natural latex fashion in a new collection, titled 'Operio.' The silhouettes here are decisively retro, with inspiration being drawn from "[cult cinema](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice1), [specifically Wes Anderson and John Carpenter], decadent [70s disco culture] and menacing moments." While some outfits are expressive in their tight fits and exaggerated shoulders, others boast a textural juxtaposition between the shiny surface of the latex, which was sustainably sourced, and the accent of the [fake fur](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection). Dead Lotus Couture debuts its forward-thinking and vintage-informed natural latex collection with an animated video that is set on the background of "1970s TV music show Soul Train," making for an excellent thematic connection. Image Credit: Dezeen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Fashion:** The 'Operio' collection by Dead Lotus Couture showcases the growing trend of retro-inspired fashion, offering opportunities to create innovative designs with a vintage twist. - **Natural Latex Fashion:** Dead Lotus Couture's 'Operio' collection highlights the increasing popularity of natural latex fashion, presenting opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly clothing options. - **Textural Juxtaposition:** The textural contrast between shiny latex and fake fur in Dead Lotus Couture's collection reflects an emerging trend in fashion, presenting opportunities for innovative material combinations. ### Where This Applies - **Apparel Manufacturing:** The 'Operio' collection by Dead Lotus Couture opens up new opportunities for the apparel manufacturing industry to incorporate natural latex into their designs, catering to the demand for eco-friendly fashion. - **Fashion Design:** The retro aesthetic of Dead Lotus Couture's collection inspires new design possibilities in the fashion industry, offering opportunities for designers to create unique and nostalgic pieces. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The use of sustainably sourced latex in Dead Lotus Couture's collection highlights the potential for innovation in the sustainable fashion industry, inviting designers to explore environmentally friendly materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loutre-2.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Contemporary Fall-Centric Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latimmier.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice1.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md)