# Mushroom Leather Garments Stella McCartney Created "Un-Leather" Pants and a Bustier By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-03-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-mushroom-leather References: [livekindly.co](https://www.livekindly.co/mushroom-leather-pantsstella-mccartney/) [Stella McCartney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-frayme-mylo) created a pair of innovative garments made with Mylo mushroom leather, resulting in a leather-like bustier and pair of pants that are 100% plant-based. Made with biotechnology company [Bolt Threads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolt-mobility), the mushroom leather garments are said to look, feel and drape just like animal-based leather. Bolt Threads newly announced that adidas, Kering, [Lululemon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-3) and Stella McCartney, will have exclusive access to Mylo to push the development of sustainable new technology and boost the production of mushroom leather. Mylo can be grown on a sheet of sawdust in about two weeks and it boasts an exceptionally small carbon footprint. As McCartney sees it, "It’s just so much better for the planet — whether you’re doing it for ethical reasons or not, you can’t argue how this is better. This is the future of fashion.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mushroom Leather:** The development of mushroom leather as an alternative to animal-based leather presents immense opportunities for ethical and environmentally friendly fashion practices. - **Biotechnology-based Fashion:** The use of biotechnology to create sustainable, plant-based materials for fashion will revolutionize the fashion industry and its environmental impact. - **Closed-loop Production:** The creation of sustainable materials and circular production systems that minimize waste and environmental impact will become increasingly important in fashion industry innovations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Companies operating in the fashion retail space can innovate with mushroom leather to satisfy customer demands for ethically produced, sustainable clothing. - **Environmental Science:** Environmental scientists and companies can support the development and application of biotechnology-based materials, like mushroom leather, to improve the environmental impact of the fashion industry. - **Global Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore the opportunities of material innovations, like mushroom leather, to create closed-loop production systems that reduce carbon footprint and water usage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Mycelium Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-frayme-mylo.md) - [Mycelium Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myco-travel-pouch.md) - [Mushroom Leather Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-leather-seating.md) - [Plastic-Free Circular Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-3.md) - [Cruelty-Free Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crueltyfree-leather-alternative.md) - [Bio-Leather Fungal Protectants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fungal-coating.md) - [Sustainable Design Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-reishi.md) - [Fruit-Based Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peelsphere.md) - [Mushroom Leather Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-fruit-bowl-by-heron-preston.md)