# Modern Mummy Collections The Zhouyiyan Entrelacs Collection Displays Egyptian Undertones By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-11-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhou-yiyan-entrelacs References: [notjustalabel](http://www.notjustalabel.com/zhouyiyan) & [notjustalabel](http://notjustalabel.com) The Zhou Yiyan Entrelacs collection plays with layering and [deconstructed design elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection). The striking womenswear line breaks down traditional silhouettes, wrapping them around the body for an aesthetic reminiscent of an ancient Egyptian mummy. Showcased in a fresh palette of whites and creams, the modern collection exudes an edgy air of elegance that is sophisticated despite its disheveled appearance. The collection's fresh color story is enhanced with subtle pastel color hues and polka dot-patterned undertones that enhance its [avant-garde sensibility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir). The Zhou Yiyan Entrelacs collection is a contemporary take on a wrapped-up Egyptian mummy aesthetic. Both forward-thinking and authentic, this imaginative womenswear line leaves fashion lovers in awe with its innovative use of [organic materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry) and its introduction of never-before-seen shapes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 21% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Deconstructed Fashion:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in using innovative shapes with organic materials in fashion production. - **Layered Silhouettes:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in utilizing wrapping techniques to create novel fashion aesthetics. - **Egyptian Undertones in Fashion:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in modernizing ancient cultural aesthetics for contemporary fashion design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design and Production:** Innovations in shaping techniques, layering and organic materials as a new trend for producing fashion products. - **Luxury Fashion:** Innovations in combining traditional culture (Ancient Egyptian aesthetics) with modern layering and wrapping techniques for luxury fashion products. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in using organic and eco-friendly materials for conventional fashion manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chinese Luxury Brand Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zouxin.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aelis.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Ottoman-Empire-Inspired Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azza-fahmy.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md)