The psychological clothing collection by artist Kate Kretz includes peculiar pieces like a fertilization dress and purse. Also included are the Defense Mechanism Coat which has 150 lbs of roofing nails pushed through the surface. Kretz also created a series of human hair embroideries that look like intricate drawings and send shivers down my spine.
These pieces of fashionable ‘contemporary fiber art work’, have been featured at The Museum of Arts & Design in New York, The Van Gijn Museum in the Netherlands, the Frost Art Museum and the Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Freaky Psychological Art and Fashion By Kate Kretz
Trend Themes
1. Psychological Fashion - There is an opportunity to innovate in creating clothing and accessories that explore the impact of mental health on fashion.
2. Contemporary Fiber Art - There is a growing trend in exploring the intersection between art and fashion using unconventional materials like human hair.
3. Sustainable Wearable Art - The use of organic materials, like human hair or recycled clothing, to create unique wearable art presents an opportunity for sustainable fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can leverage this trend to create clothing that not only looks good but also addresses important social issues related to mental health.
2. Art - The art industry has an opportunity to promote the creation of unconventional art pieces that explore the boundaries of traditional art forms.
3. Sustainability - The trend towards sustainable fashion presents an opportunity for the industry to promote the use of organic and recycled materials in clothing and accessories.