# Literally Artistic Fashion The Paint Dress by Olivia Mears is Colorfully Splattered By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-dress-by-olivia-mears References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/03/13/The-Painted-Dress-Is-Literally-Just-Paint/) & [gofundme](http://www.gofundme.com/6v5a68) At first a person might think that the Paint Dress by Olivia Mears, a student at Western Carolina University, simply sports a splattered pattern of paint. In reality, it is made out of paint. Considering that it is designed by the same woman who created the [Taco Bell Wrapper Dress](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-wrapper-dress), this should come as no surprise. Made out of an acrylic and latex paint mix, the artist writes, "An experiment in using more [unconventional materials in costuming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-days-march-1); I was asked to paint a dress, so I did." For those who wish to see more creations like the Paint Dress by Olivia Mears, they can support her efforts on Go Fund Me. She is currently raising funds for a fashion show. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Material Usage:** Opportunity for designers to use unconventional materials in creating fashion pieces, such as acrylic and latex paint. - **Splattered Pattern:** Potential for unique and artistic patterns in fashion by incorporating splattered paint designs. - **Crowdfunding for Fashion Shows:** Growing trend of fashion designers seeking funds through platforms like Go Fund Me to support and showcase their creations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to experiment with unconventional materials and create unique designs. - **Art and Creative Industries:** Opportunity for artists and creatives to collaborate with fashion designers and bring unique elements to the fashion industry. - **Crowdfunding:** Emerging industry of crowdfunding platforms that support creative projects, including fashion shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Artistic Dress NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Statement-Making Oatmeal Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porridge-dress.md) - [Peace-Resembling Dress Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-dress.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md)