# Luxe Cork Accessories Silvia Massacesi's Bag and Clutch Designs Embody Eco-Luxury By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silvia-massacesi References: [lanciatrendvisions](http://www.lanciatrendvisions.com/en/article/trasformazione-est-etica-by-silvia-massacesi-fashion-with-a-cause) & [silviamassacesi.it](http://silviamassacesi.it) Despite of resembling wood and enamel Art Deco accessories, these bags by Silvia Massacesi are made using everyone's favourite eco materials, cork and paper. Entitled "Trasformazione Est-Etica", Silvia Massacesi's latest collection fuses aesthetics with ethical design practices. The designer creates luxurious and classically elegant pieces that are reflective of past era inspirations and does so in a way that is sustainable and ecologically responsible. The fashion designer collaborated with Davide Mariani to create these natural cork and recycled paper accessories that feature a flexible and resistant design. Her pieces are crafted using a "sandwich system that alternates layers of cork and paper while enriching the bags with decorative accents, made by combining classic Italian craftsmanship with modern technology." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxe Cork Accessories:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop new manufacturing techniques to enhance the durability and flexibility of cork and paper materials in luxury accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate sustainable and ecologically responsible materials into high-end fashion designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Cork Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mono-editions.md) - [Versatile Cork-Producing Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-as-a-material.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Sustainable Chrome Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-collection.md) - [Grainy Cork Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-collection-2.md) - [Cork Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guillaume-delvigne.md) - [Sustainable Wine Cork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-cork-products.md) - [Nature Material-Made Luxe Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kengo-kuma-3.md) - [Eco Cork Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-box.md)