# Olympian Water Frocks The Speedo LZR Swimsuit is Recycled into Fashionable Chic By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-09-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedo-lzr-swimsuit References: [notcouture.notcot.org](http://notcouture.notcot.org/post/7125/) & [articles.nydailynews](http://articles.nydailynews.com/2010-09-22/entertainment/27076147_1_speedo-lzr-racer-swimsuits-british-designers) If you're a fan of swimming and the Olympics, you will notice that the [Speedo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-short) LZR swimsuit is the same swimsuit that had propelled American Olympian Michael Phelps to victory. However, since the FINA ban on the full-length bodysuits, British eco fashion label 'From Somewhere' took charge and turned this swimsuit into everyday wearable chic. This cute Speedo LZR swimsuit bustle dress with its cocktail length would be simply perfect for a party. This collaboration of cute designs will be revealed in early 2011 with a portion of sales going towards charity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Athletic Wear:** Incorporate recycled high-performance sportswear into everyday fashion - **Sustainable Collaborations:** Partner with eco-friendly brands to create chic, sustainable clothing - **Sports-inspired Fashion:** Draw inspiration from athletic apparel and incorporate it into everyday clothing ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Apparel:** Innovative designs can extend the life of high-performance clothing and create new revenue streams - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Collaborating with eco-friendly brands can create unique, sustainable clothing options and promote social responsibility - **Fast Fashion:** Incorporate sports-inspired designs and materials to create trendy, sustainable clothing options ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Short Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-short.md) - [Athlete Swimwear Knit Fusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-daley-swimwear.md) - [Sustainable High-End Swimwear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aventura-swimwear.md) - [Fully Recycled Olympic Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycle-based-Olympic-polo.md) - [Performance Swimwear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-athletic.md) - [Chic Olympic Surfer Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-offshore-collection.md) - [Collaborative Summer Protective Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-speedo.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Swimwear Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformations-second-swim-drop.md) - [Elegant Sporty Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-swimwear-collection.md)