# Vegan Silk Dresses Stella McCartney and Bolt Threads are Making Synthetic Spider Silk Garments By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-11-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-and-bolt-threads References: [ambalaj.se](http://www.ambalaj.se/2017/11/09/bolt-threads-x-stella-mc-cartney/) & [stellamccartney](https://www.stellamccartney.com/) Stella McCartney and [Bolt Threads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-frayme-mylo) have teamed up to introduce the world of high fashion to synthetic spider silk. As a designer, Stella McCartney is known for creating environmentally friendly fashion garments without the use of leather, fur, feathers and other animal-derived materials. This new partnership is now making it possible for the designer to explore the use of proteins found in nature for the creation of [innovative fibers and fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everbloom). Bolt Threads creates its [vegan synthetic silk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-b-shield-scarf) by feeding corn syrup to a yeast fermentation, which makes for an end product that is sustainable, cruelty-free and helps to reduce pollution. The first piece from the partnership between Stella McCartney and Bolt Threads will introduce a one-off gold dress that will be exhibited at The Museum of Modern Art's 'Items: Is Fashion Modern?' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Synthetic Spider Silk:** The partnership between Stella McCartney and Bolt Threads will introduce synthetic spider silk in high fashion garments. - **Vegan Fabrics:** Stella McCartney's exploration of proteins found in nature for the creation of innovative fibers and fabrics raises the trend for vegan clothing. - **Cruelty-free Production:** Using Bolt Thread's vegan synthetic silk, the partnership creates garments that are sustainable, cruelty-free, and can help reduce pollution. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Stella McCartney's use of vegan and environmentally friendly materials establishes a trend for sustainable fashion. - **Textile:** Bolt Threads' innovative process of yeast fermentation to create sustainable fabrics disrupts the traditional methods in textile production. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** The partnership promotes the use of eco-friendly materials in fashion, opening opportunities for industries producing non-toxic and sustainable materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Mycelium Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-frayme-mylo.md) - [Plastic-Free Circular Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-3.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Champagne Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-x-veuve-clicquot-collection.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Designer-Backed Skincare Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-1.md) - [Lab-Grown Fibre Scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-b-shield-scarf.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-dresses.md) - [Luxe Toile Printed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-bambole.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md)