# Fire-Enduring Fashion Collections Ottolinger Delivered Burnt Fabrics and Melted Bags for FW18 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottolinger References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/ottolinger-fw18/) & [ottolinger](http://www.ottolinger.com/) Berlin-based fashion label Ottolinger unveiled its latest collection for Fall/Winter 2018 at Paris Fashion Week. The entire collection visually looks like it has endured some serious heat, with offerings that appear burnt, shredded and melted. Ottolinger delivered a series of long skirts, collared tops, sweaters, button-down shirts, miniature bags, denim pieces and gingham pieces. The Ottolinger [Fall/Winter 2018 collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1) made such a statement that it was nominated for the [LVMH](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-plat-rose-gold) prize. One standout item from the capsule is the small melted handbag with clear handles and a pink body. There's also [shredded and burnt detailed gingham](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louther-x-carhartt-wip-fw25), denim tops and bottoms that have adopted destroyed concepts and checkerboard green pants. Additionally, there are also pieces such as fur-lined coats and sheer dresses offered in the new Ottolinger collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Burnt Fabrics:** Opportunity for innovative fabric treatments that incorporate burnt and shredded elements into fashion designs. - **Melted Bags:** Potential to create unique handbags that feature melted details, clear handles, and unconventional shapes. - **Destroyed Concepts:** Opportunity to incorporate destroyed aesthetics into denim pieces, gingham fabrics, and other fashion items for a distinct, edgy look. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can explore new techniques and materials to create collections that feature burnt fabrics and melted bags. - **Textiles:** The textile industry can develop specialized fabrics that can be burned and shredded for designers who want to incorporate these elements into their collections. - **Accessories:** Handbag designers can experiment with unconventional materials and melted details to create unique and eye-catching accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Outdoor-Ready Luxurious Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-3.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Urban Deconstructed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louther-x-carhartt-wip-fw25.md) - [Oversized Winter Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-symphony.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md)