# Sculptural Crystal Dresses 'Foræva' is a High-Tech Swarovski Crystal Dress By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-10-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-crystal-dress References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/foraeva-a-sculptural-high-tech-dress-made-of-swarovski-crystals/) & [xn--forva-ura](https://xn--forva-ura.com/) [Swarovski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-swipe) collaborated with fashion designer Lana Dumitru and architect Vlad Tenu on the creation of a dynamic [Swarovski crystal dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion) that takes advantage of some of the most cutting-edge technologies available today. Inspiration for the Foræva dress was taken from the traditional folk pattern on a Romanian rug, which was digitally reproduced with more than 25,000 crystals from Swarovski. The finished version of the Foræva dress came to life thanks to [3D simulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xolo-swarovski), algorithmic design and digital prototyping, as well as a team of 15 people working diligently over the course of months. A short film created to accompany the dress describes that Foræva was created "for Æva – the symbolic character coming from the future to inspire and guide us through the rediscovery of our quintessential values, opening a constellation of new possibilities for shaping our future heritage." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High-tech Fashion:** The use of cutting-edge technologies in fashion for innovative and unique designs. - **Algorithmic Design:** The use of algorithms to create complex patterns and designs for clothing and accessories. - **Digital Prototyping:** The use of digital tools to create prototypes and test designs to improve the efficiency of the design process. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can utilize new technologies and digital tools to create unique and innovative designs. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry companies can use 3D simulations and digital prototyping to create intricate and highly detailed pieces. - **Architecture:** Architects can collaborate with fashion designers and jewelry makers to incorporate new technologies into their designs, creating unique and dynamic structures and installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sparkling Crystal Hangbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-swipe.md) - [Modular Eco-Friendly Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Animated Creature Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trolls-x-swarovski.md) - [Jewelry Brand Anniversary Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-celebrates-130-years.md) - [Culturally Enriched Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-diwali-season.md) - [Crystal Figurines Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-and-minecraft.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski.md)