# Encouraging Stains for Clothing Designs The Renewable Dress (UPDATE) By Pearl | Published 2008-10-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renewable-design-dresses-washable-marker-pen-ink-bleed-patterns References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/sick_of_your_dress_pattern_change_it_every_timewith_magic_markers_11492.asp) & [fernandobrizio](http://fernandobrizio.com/) The ink bleeds that inevitably appear on a shirt pocket are now no longer considered nerdy but trendy. Portuguese designer Fernando Brizio’s [renewable dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation) is completely white with small pen-shaped pockets. The wearer deliberately places uncapped marker pens into these slots and allows the [water-soluble inks to bleed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4442-book), thereby forming a [unique and colorful pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks). When she tires of the design, she can soak and wash the dress and redesign. The Renewable Dress was recently on display at the “Flexibility: Design in a Fast-Changing Society” exhibition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Clothing Customization:** The trend of customizable clothing is on the rise, allowing consumers to express their creativity and create unique designs. - **Sustainable Fashion:** As consumers become more environmentally conscious, the trend of sustainable fashion is growing, creating opportunities for innovative products like the Renewable Dress. - **Interactive Clothing:** Interactive clothing designs, like the Renewable Dress, are becoming more popular as consumers look for new and unique ways to express themselves. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the trend of customizable and sustainable clothing designs, like the Renewable Dress. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the textile industry can find new business opportunities in creating sustainable and customizable fabrics for fashion designers. - **Art Supplies:** The trend of interactive clothing designs could create new opportunities for art supply companies, as consumers look for high-quality markers and inks to use in their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Laundry Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewear-chair.md) - [Eco-Friendly Denim Dyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-dye.md) - [Refillable Stain-Removing Pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallow-ash-1.md) - [Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treedom.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Eco-Friendly Fashion Color Dyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cone-denim-1.md) - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md) - [Experimental Programmable Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing.md) - [Hydrophobic Technical Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technical-tee.md)