SkinBag creates seamless, realistic-looking yet fake, human skin that is worn like a catsuit. SkinBag is the creation of Olivier Goulet, a French artist who makes clothes, accessories, shoes and more out of the single pieces of organic, synthetic material that not only looks like skin, but feels like flesh too.
The clothes and accessories first draw attention for their unique, albeit creepy, look and then repulse when their intended resemblance to human skin is noted, then attract once again when it is realized that they are indeed crafted from synthetic materials.
And that is precisely the desired effect behind Goulet's enterprise: to create a shock to the system and to make us question our relationship to ourselves. What? Exactly.
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Fake Human Skin as Fashion
The SkinBag Collection by Olivier Goulet
Trend Themes
1. Synthetic Skin Fashion - The fashion industry can explore the use of synthetic skin as a viable alternative material, opening up possibilities for sustainable, cruelty-free production.
2. Human Form Art - Artists can explore pushing boundaries in human form representation, resulting in immersive and thought-provoking installations.
3. Bio-design Innovation - Bio-engineers can develop innovative materials that mimic human flesh; opening up possibilities for prosthetics and medical applications.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion designers can incorporate synthetic skin into their collections, creating unique and boundary-pushing designs.
2. Art - Art galleries and museums can exhibit synthetic skin art pieces as part of innovative installations that challenge human perceptions.
3. Medical Technology - Bio-designers can explore the use of synthetic skin in medical applications, such as prosthetics, resulting in more realistic and comfortable solutions for patients.