# Luxury Plastic Dress Shirts Balenciaga's New Plastic Bin Shirt is Unique and Fashion-Forward By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-04-18 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-bin-shirt References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/399217/Balenciaga-s-US-755-Plastic-Bin-Shirt-Promises-You-Won-t-Look-Like-Rubbish/) & [selfridges](http://www.selfridges.com/US/en/cat/balenciaga-bin-oversized-water-repellent-shirt_167-2001606-518195TAO19/?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI&_$ja=tsid:32619|prd:78888&cm_mmc=AFFIL-_-AWIN-_-78888-_-0RpXOIXA500&awc=3539_1523632872_f51189968cceb6188b6e23a8bd200e59) Luxury fashion house Balenciaga created the new Plastic Bin Shirt, a one-of-a-kind dress shirt that pushes the limits on fashion. Made from rare 100% polyethylene, the shirt has exposed button fastening on the front, as well as the brand's iconic logo written in a bold gold font on the back. The product is completely water-repellent, with a stylish collar, dropped sleeves and an oversized silhouette with a shiny finish. Made in a bold neon green color, the shirt was designed to resemble a plastic garbage bag to bring back classic grunge fashion in a new and exciting way. Balenciaga's new Plastic Bin Shirt is available online for a limited time at $755, the perfect piece for fashion-forward dressers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Luxury Fashion:** Exploring the use of rare 100% polyethylene in luxury fashion garments presents an opportunity for brands to create sustainable and innovative designs. - **Reviving Grunge Fashion:** Designing garments inspired by classic grunge fashion, such as the Plastic Bin Shirt, allows brands to tap into nostalgia while adding their own unique twist. - **Water-repellent Apparel:** Developing stylish and water-repellent clothing, like Balenciaga's Plastic Bin Shirt, meets the demand for functional fashion that can withstand various weather conditions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can explore the use of unconventional materials, like polyethylene, to create unique and high-end garments. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The incorporation of rare 100% polyethylene in fashion items like the Plastic Bin Shirt showcases the potential for sustainable fashion practices in the industry. - **Outdoor Apparel:** The water-repellent feature of the Plastic Bin Shirt highlights opportunities for outdoor apparel companies to combine functionality and style in their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grocery Bag Runway Accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag.md) - [Towel-Resembling Luxe Skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/towel-skirt.md) - [Crumpled Chip Bag-Resembling Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-bag-purse.md) - [Bag-Accented Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-bag.md) - [Fashion House Chip Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-bag-1.md) - [Posh Plastic Shopping Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-shopping-bag.md) - [Banana-Made Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-4.md) - [Purposefully Distressed Luxe Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights.md) - [Reinvented Plastic Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telfar-plastic-bag.md)