# Avian Accented Clothing The Nixxi Spring/Summer 2010 Collection is Enhanced with Feathers By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-06-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixxi-spring-summer-2010-collection References: [notcouture](http://www.notcouture.com/post/6519/) & [buzz-beast](http://www.buzz-beast.com/2010/06/nixxi-springsummer-2010-collection.html#more-8140) The Nixxi Spring/Summer 2010 collection has taken flight with feathers. Combining knits, edgy leather and muted color palettes, the collection definitely steps it up a notch by adding [avian accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots). The Vancouver, British Columbia-based brand is not only stylish, but environmentally friendly because of their "emphasis on ... [high quality sustainable fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kzk-studio) and production methods." Their pieces are Mother Earth approved as they are made out of organic wool, bamboo, hemp, etc. Check out more from the [eco-chic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iclothing) Nixxi Spring/Summer 2010 collection in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 12% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Avian Fashion:** There is an opportunity for designers to create more fashion pieces that incorporate feathers and other bird-inspired elements. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The focus on eco-friendly and sustainable fabrics and production methods can be extended to other fashion brands. - **Knitwear Reinvented:** The use of feathers and other unconventional materials can inspire new directions in knitwear design. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** This collection demonstrates how fashion can incorporate sustainability and unexpected elements. - **Textile Production:** There is potential to explore new sustainable materials and production methods in textile production. - **Accessories:** Feather and bird-inspired accessories can be developed to complement the avian fashion trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Bird-Inspired Ethereal Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers.md) - [Responsible Down Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/responsible-down-outerwear.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Canary-Inspired Fashion Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-clutch.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md)