These crocheted designs from Stephane Martello are nothing short of mind-blowing.
Martello is inspired by nature and the gallery clearly shows how he has been influenced by seashells and barnacles in these astonishing architectural cardigans.
All of the pieces are unisex and Stephane Martello aims to combine architecture and knitwear in order to create wearable works of art.
Implications - The ocean is a perennial source of fashion inspiration, but the recession has caused designers to look for more unconventional sea creatures to emulate. Barnacles, crustaceans known for their tenacious, filter-feeding nature, are ideal muses to inspire fashion designers to persevere and make the best of any opportunity to stand out against the crowd.
Barnacle Knitwear
Martello's Marine-Inspired Sculptural Collection
Trend Themes
1. Unconventional Sea Creature Fashion - Fashion designers are finding inspiration in unconventional sea creatures, such as barnacles, to create unique and standout designs.
2. Architectural Knitwear - The combination of architecture and knitwear is creating sculptural and wearable works of art in the fashion industry.
3. Nature-inspired Fashion - Designers are drawing inspiration from nature, particularly the ocean and its organisms, to create stunning and innovative fashion pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can explore the use of unconventional sea creatures and architectural elements in their designs to create unique and eye-catching collections.
2. Knitwear Manufacturing - Knitwear manufacturers have the opportunity to collaborate with designers in creating architecturally-inspired clothing that merges art and fashion.
3. Fashion Retail - Retailers can offer consumers nature-inspired fashion pieces, such as barnacle-inspired cardigans, to cater to the demand for unique and creative designs.