# Real Hair Pillows Freaky Psychological Art and Fashion By Kate Kretz By Cowbag | Published 2008-12-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychological-clothings-design-by-kate-kretz References: [katekretz](http://www.katekretz.com/psych.html) The psychological clothing collection by artist Kate Kretz includes peculiar pieces like a fertilization dress and purse. Also included are the [Defense Mechanism Coat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection) which has 150 lbs of roofing nails pushed through the surface. Kretz also created a series of [human hair embroideries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral) that look like intricate drawings and send shivers down my spine. These pieces of [fashionable ‘contemporary fiber art work’](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule), have been featured at The Museum of Arts & Design in New York, The Van Gijn Museum in the Netherlands, the Frost Art Museum and the Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Psychological Fashion:** There is an opportunity to innovate in creating clothing and accessories that explore the impact of mental health on fashion. - **Contemporary Fiber Art:** There is a growing trend in exploring the intersection between art and fashion using unconventional materials like human hair. - **Sustainable Wearable Art:** The use of organic materials, like human hair or recycled clothing, to create unique wearable art presents an opportunity for sustainable fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage this trend to create clothing that not only looks good but also addresses important social issues related to mental health. - **Art:** The art industry has an opportunity to promote the creation of unconventional art pieces that explore the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Sustainability:** The trend towards sustainable fashion presents an opportunity for the industry to promote the use of organic and recycled materials in clothing and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Designer Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kara.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Horsehair Fabric Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akar.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md)