# Sculptural Student Runways The 'Form (In) After' Fashion Show Spotlights Conceptual Art Apparel By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-06-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-runway References: [trendvisions.lancia.it](https://trendvisions.lancia.it/it/article/in-passerella-la-forma-in-finita-di-ied-milano) & [ied.it](http://www.ied.it/) The [European Institute of Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipped-berry-body-balm) in Milan recently hosted its annual student runway showcase, which spotlighted daring and sculptural pieces. Titled 'Form (In) After,' the presentation featured eye-catching looks by emerging design talents that included Eros Tolentino, Binghua Mao, and Andrea Consalvo among others. While Consalvo's signature look was a set of hot pink, deconstructed separates -- accented with Asian-themed patterns, and tie detailing -- Mao stunned fashion fans with an oversized and [sculptural denim poncho](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set). Other standouts in the student runway showcase included a duvet-inspired dress by designer Antonio D'Addio, along with a caped formalwear look by Carlo Cimmino who showed off his love of winged creatures with a feather-inspired bodice, and sequined bird embroidery details. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 68% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Daring and Sculptural Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create bold and visually striking clothing pieces that challenge conventional fashion norms. - **Conceptual Art Apparel:** Potential for merging fashion and art to create unique wearable artworks that blur the boundaries between disciplines. - **Sustainable Denim Innovations:** Drive for designers to experiment with sustainable materials and techniques in denim fashion, showcasing eco-friendly solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Designers can explore new aesthetics and push boundaries with daring and sculptural fashion, setting new trends in the industry. - **Art and Fashion Collaboration:** Opportunity for artists and fashion designers to collaborate and create conceptual art apparel that appeals to a niche market seeking unique and expressive wearable art. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Sustainable denim innovations present a disruptive opportunity for the fashion industry to shift towards more eco-friendly and conscious manufacturing practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md) - [House-Like Paper Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-show-space.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md)