# Video Tape Frocks The Scianca VHS Dress is a Recycled Movie Masterpiece By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scianca-vhs-dress References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/31698/) & [scianca.tumblr](http://scianca.tumblr.com/post/615767312/robe-de-cinema-bandes-vhs) The Scianca VHS dress is pretty cool; it takes the tape from [old VHS tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vhs-tapes-to-digital) and turns them into a fun, playful [tube top dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-miraclesuit). The VHS dress is just one of the designer's [recycled garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tights-to-tables), but I think it's the most fashion-forward. The shiny VHS tape almost looks like a pleather dress that's been cut into strips for that tasseled effect. Regardless, the Scianca VHS dress would be perfect for a girl's night out on the town, as it's frilly and fun with the right amount of character. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Fashion:** The use of recycled materials in fashion design, such as the Scianca VHS dress, presents opportunities for sustainable fashion brands to create eco-friendly and innovative garments. - **Upcycling:** The trend of upcycling VHS tapes into fashion items opens up possibilities for designers to transform discarded items into unique and visually appealing pieces. - **Retro Fashion:** The resurgence of vintage fashion, exemplified by the Scianca VHS dress, provides an opportunity for designers and retailers to cater to consumers seeking nostalgic and unique fashion choices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the use of unconventional materials and upcycling techniques to create innovative and sustainable clothing options. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability sector can benefit from collaborations with fashion designers and brands to promote the use of recycled materials and reduce waste in the industry. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the retro fashion trend by curating collections that feature unique and nostalgic pieces, such as the Scianca VHS dress, to attract fashion-forward consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-dresses.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Artistic Dress NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [VHS-Converting Digital Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vhs-tapes-to-digital.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Nostalgic Compact Clear Cassettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cp81.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md)