# Ceramic Clothing Actual Porcelain Shirt by Li Xiaofeng Created for Lacoste (UPDATE) By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-09-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirt-by-li-xiaofeng References: [a212](http://www.a212.com/2010/07/fashionart-2010-holiday-collectors.html) & [dinosaursandrobots](http://www.dinosaursandrobots.com/2010/06/lacoste-porcelain-polo-shirts-by-li.html) In June, Trend Hunter's Robin Currie told you about the [Lacoste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-x-clot) porcelain polo shirt by Li Xiaofeng. But here's the rest of the story: In addition to the pattern designed by world-class artist Li Xiaofeng, a polo shirt sculpture made of ceramics inspired by the early [Ming Dynasty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zouxin) was also created. The innovative artist's [porcelain piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu) isn't limited to the Lacoste shirt. Other one-of-a-kind ceramic garments are in Xiaofeng's portfolio. But it is the Lacoste porcelain polo shirt by Li Xiaofeng that is currently making the rounds at world-famous art galleries in Europe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ceramic Fashion:** Opportunities for designers to explore the possibilities of creating clothing using ceramics as fabric instead of traditional textile materials. - **Collaborative Art Fashion:** Artists and fashion brands can collaborate to create unique and one-of-a-kind fashion pieces that combine fashion and art. - **Cultural Fashion Influences:** Exploring the cultural influences on fashion and creating pieces that showcase the beauty and diversity of cultures around the world, such as Li Xiaofeng's use of early Ming Dynasty for inspiration. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the use of unconventional materials like ceramics to create unique clothing designs, as well as collaborate with artists to create one-of-a-kind pieces. - **Art:** The art industry can collaborate with fashion brands to create unique and show-stopping pieces that combine art and fashion for exhibition and sale at galleries and auction houses. - **Cultural Heritage Preservation:** Organizations dedicated to preserving cultural heritage can collaborate with artists and fashion designers to promote the beauty and importance of cultural traditions through unique and innovative fashion designs, like Li Xiaofeng's use of early Ming Dynasty for inspiration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Porcelain-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-x-clot.md) - [Anime-Themed Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-2.md) - [Hospitality-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brach-x-lacoste.md) - [Heritage Tennis Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-tennis-runways.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Luxe Fashion Porcelain Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-figurines-1.md) - [Sex-Positive Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-bollente-3.md) - [Locker Room-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-locker-room.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-chow1.md)