# Quirky Accordion-Like Fashion The Xiaoping Huang Graduate Collection is Bright and Bold By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaoping-huang-graduate-collection References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/08/creative-of-the-week-xiaoping-huang.html) & [artsthread](http://www.artsthread.com/p/xiaopinghuang) Appropriately titled 'Instruments played in the street corner,' the Xiaoping Huang Graduate Collection looks like it is comprised of outfits made out of accordion parts. Quirky and not a bit bizarre, the fashion is as creative as it gets. Taking a strong 3D approach, the recent University of Central Lancashire fashion graduate focuses on bright colors, bold prints and unusual textures to make a fashion statement like no other. The winner of the Zandra Rhodes Textile Award, the Xiaoping Huang Graduate Collection was inspired by a piano accordion the designer found in a flea market. She then turned to contemporary street musicians’ paintings to better flesh out her concepts, creating ensembles fit for a traveling circus. Huang is currently promoting her graduate collection in London, England. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 66% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Accordion-inspired Fashion:** Designers can explore innovative ways to incorporate accordion-like elements into their fashion collections, creating unique and bold looks. - **3D Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can embrace a strong 3D approach to create visually striking garments that push the boundaries of traditional fashion. - **Textured Fashion Statements:** Exploring unusual textures can offer designers the opportunity to make bold fashion statements that stand out from the crowd. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore innovative techniques and materials to incorporate accordion-inspired elements or create visually striking 3D designs. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can experiment with unique fabrics and textures to meet the growing demand for unconventional and textured fashion. - **Art and Design Education:** Art and design institutions can encourage students to push the boundaries of creativity by exploring unconventional sources of inspiration, such as musical instruments, and incorporating them into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Norm-Challenging Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-collection.md) - [Chinese Luxury Brand Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zouxin.md) - [Tactile Fashion Boutique Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaozhuo.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Bold Performance Fabric Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unified-field-fabric.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md)