I would have never thought that a purse could be made out of a sponge material, but the Zilla SS11 handbag collection happily proves me wrong. Of course, designers are beginning to be incredibly creative when it comes to materials for fashion; just consider Lady Gaga's meat bikini for a moment.
Designed by former architect Sylvia Pichler, the the Zilla SS11 handbag collection appropriately draws on industrial material for inspiration. Juxtaposing simple lines with unique fabrics, she has a hit on her hands.
What's Driving This Trend
- Industrial Materials in Fashion
- Designers are becoming increasingly creative with materials for fashion, with a focus on using industrial materials as inspiration for new products.
- Juxtaposing Lines and Fabrics
- There's a trend towards combining simple, clean lines with unique fabrics in fashion design.
- Unconventional Materials for Accessories
- Accessories like handbags and purses are being made from unconventional materials in order to create unique, standout pieces.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- The fashion industry has the opportunity to embrace the use of industrial materials and unconventional materials to create new runway and commercial-ready products that stand out and attract attention.
- Accessories
- In the accessories industry, designers can experiment with combining unique textures and fabrics to create standout pieces that make a statement.
- Architecture
- Inspired by designers like Sylvia Pichler, the architecture industry has the opportunity to explore materials in new and innovative ways, creating buildings and structures that are unique and eye-catching.
