# Polymer Plastic Apparel Andrea Crews' Garments Resemble the Look of the Iconic IKEA FRAKTA Bag By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-06-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polymer-plastic References: [andreacrews](http://andreacrews.com/store/en/tops/1228-tic.html) One of the most noticeable features about these new garments from designer Andrea Crews is that they look to be made from a material—polymer plastic Polypropylene—that reminds of the iconic [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frakta-bag) FRAKTA bag. Recently, [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunaform) released a high-end oversized bag design that reminded of the furniture brand tote, creating new interest in the familiar color and material as a fashionable statements. The shirts, ponchos, pants and skirts that were recently added to the designer's online web store boast forms that are the opposite of form-fitting and crinkly in texture. Inspired by the IKEA FRAKTA, a number of brands have released new garments and accessories that reimagine the components of the affordable carryall as high-fashion pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Polymer Plastic Fashion:** Incorporating polymer plastic materials into fashion design for sustainability and unique textures. - **Reimagined Everyday Objects:** Inspired by popular everyday objects such as IKEA bags, designers are creating unique pieces that disrupt traditional fashion norms. - **Oversized and Deconstructed Apparel:** The shift towards oversized and unconventional forms in fashion that prioritize comfort and individual expression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel Industry:** Polymer plastic and deconstructed designs provide opportunities for sustainable and unconventional fashion products. - **Sustainability Industry:** The use of polymer plastic in fashion design creates opportunities for environmentally friendly and recycled clothing options. - **Retail Industry:** The popularity of unique and unconventional designs such as reimagined IKEA bag fashion provides opportunities for retail companies to expand their product lines and cater to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.md) - [Bag-Inspired Large-Scale Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frakta-bag.md) - [Reinvented Plastic Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telfar-plastic-bag.md) - [Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chong-shop.md) - [Bag-Accented Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-bag.md) - [Wrinkled Plastic Film-Wrapped Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-coenen-1.md) - [Versatile Warped Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-3.md) - [Transformed Carry-All Pillow Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resten.md) - [Bubble Wrap-Inspired Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabat-bag.md)