Kate Cusack is a New York City born artist whose body of work revolves around the creation of what she calls "outrageous headdresses and fantastical costumes."
Cusack also makes very attractive and artistic jewelry from zippers which were recently showcased here at Trend Hunter.
As for the creations we are presenting today, the multi-colored dress comes with a matching hat, both of which really stand out. The artist wants to create the impression that the dress was made from sponges, hence its name "Squeaky Clean."
Following the "sponge" dress, there are four Marie Antoinette-style wigs made from household plastic wrap which were "created for Tiffany & Company’s 2002 Mothers Day windows. Featured at Tiffany & Company’s flagship store at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in Manhattan," according to Cusack's website.
Credit Crunch Fashion
Sponge Dresses and Plastic Wrap Wigs by Kate Cusack
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Fashion - Cusack's use of sponges and plastic wrap in her designs reflects a growing trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly fashion.
2. Art-inspired Fashion - Cusack's fantastical and imaginative headdresses and costumes reflect a trend towards art-inspired fashion which blurs the line between art and fashion.
3. Handmade Fashion - Cusack's unique and handmade designs reflect a trend towards handmade fashion that celebrates individuality and creativity over mass production.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Cusack's designs are disrupting the fashion industry by offering alternative and innovative approaches to fashion design.
2. Art - Cusack is disrupting the art world by creating pieces that blur the borders between art and fashion and are pushing the boundaries of what is considered art.
3. Sustainability - Cusack's use of non-traditional materials like sponges and plastic wrap in her designs are disrupting sustainability trends in fashion and reflecting the importance of environmental consciousness in design.