The Kat-E Specimen Line Uses Animal Parts to Create Fashion
Gil Cohen — December 10, 2012 — Art & Design
References: cargocollective & kickstarter
Blurring the lines between nature and fashion, the Kat-E Specimen accessories line utilizes the inherent beauty of natural detritus.
As described on the Kickstarter campaign, Kat-E turns sculptural art pieces into high-fashion pieces that adorn the body with manipulated and preserved organic materials. Such materials include bones, dead fish, shells, feathers, twigs and more which are used to create elaborate head pieces, collars, bracelets and gently dangling necklaces. The result is a bit macabre and yet still very wearable and decorative. By wearing pieces from this collection, you can feel yourself getting connected back to nature and embracing the more subtle beauty of these foraged items.
The Kat-E Specimen accessories line infuses natural sculptures into fashion.
As described on the Kickstarter campaign, Kat-E turns sculptural art pieces into high-fashion pieces that adorn the body with manipulated and preserved organic materials. Such materials include bones, dead fish, shells, feathers, twigs and more which are used to create elaborate head pieces, collars, bracelets and gently dangling necklaces. The result is a bit macabre and yet still very wearable and decorative. By wearing pieces from this collection, you can feel yourself getting connected back to nature and embracing the more subtle beauty of these foraged items.
The Kat-E Specimen accessories line infuses natural sculptures into fashion.
Trend Themes
1. Macabre Fashion - Embracing the beauty of natural detritus in fashion creates a macabre aesthetic that appeals to those seeking unconventional style.
2. Nature-inspired Accessories - Using organic materials like bones, feathers, and shells to create accessories connects wearers back to nature and taps into the growing trend of eco-conscious fashion.
3. Preserved Organic Materials - The use of manipulated and preserved organic materials, such as dead fish and twigs, in fashion pieces presents an opportunity for creative, boundary-pushing designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can explore using natural detritus and organic materials to create unique, macabre fashion pieces that cater to a niche audience.
2. Art and Sculpture - Artists and sculptors can delve into the intersection of art and fashion by transforming their sculptural art pieces into wearable accessories adorned with preserved organic materials.
3. Eco-friendly Fashion - Eco-conscious fashion brands can incorporate sustainable materials, like preserved organic elements, into their accessory collections to cater to the growing demand for environmentally friendly fashion.
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