# Bee-Friendly Fashion The Pollinator Frock is a Bee-Utifully Eco-Conscious Dress By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pollinator-frock References: [kareningham.org.uk](http://www.kareningham.org.uk/pollinatorfrocks.html) The Pollinator Frock by Karen Ingham is a clever, if albeit incredibly courageous way to battle two birds with one stone. On one hand, clothing is important, but on the other, so is helping out the beleaguered [worldwide bee population](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foxglove-house), which remains in a global rapid decline. The Pollinator Frock addresses both concerns by having [electron-microscopy images of pollen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories) embedded in its fabric (yes, you heard that right). This is then further compounded by the incredible fact that the dresses are also treated with a sugary nectar substance that both attracts and sustains bees. If bees aren’t your favorite species to summon with your evening wear, however, Karen has also released a line of [moth and butterfly-friendly pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-collection). How could you go wrong? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bee-friendly Fashion:** The trend of incorporating images of pollen and sustenance for bees in clothing, promoting bee conservation through fashion. - **Eco-conscious Clothing:** The trend of creating clothing using sustainable materials and practices to reduce environmental impact. - **Insect-inspired Fashion:** The trend of incorporating images and elements of insects, such as moths and butterflies, into clothing designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the opportunity to create eco-friendly and insect-inspired clothing lines. - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can explore the use of innovative, sustainable materials and processes to produce bee-friendly and eco-conscious fabrics. - **Conservation Industry:** The conservation industry can leverage the trend of bee-friendly fashion to promote and support efforts in bee conservation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fundraising Bath Bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-bath-bomb.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Sexually Inclusive Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pollinators.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Botanically Inspired Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-x-highgrove.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiebelt-shirt-dres.md) - [Whimsical Ethically Made Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iclothing.md) - [Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treedom.md)