Fashion writer Camilla Morton’s latest narrative 'Christian Lacroix and the Tale of Sleeping Beauty' has turned the preservation of traditional fairy tales on its head.
In place of the charming prince, who is so familiar to children and adults alike, the world-renowned fashion designer Christian Lacroix serves as an unlikely magnate. The plot becomes particularly jumbled when Mr. Lacroix awakes the princess with -- get this -- a makeover. Out goes the kiss, in comes a wardrobe overhaul.
Christian Lacroix enthusiasts can rest assured that the trance-like illustrations have been made by the designer himself and are being sold for a fraction of the price of most Lacroix-embossed products. Given Lacroix’s penchant for setting the bar, future generation-Y fable tweaks may begin to take shape.
What's Driving This Trend
- Reimagined Fairy Tales
- Opportunity to create modern and unexpected adaptations of traditional fairy tales, incorporating different industries and perspectives.
- Fashion Design Collaboration
- Potential for fashion designers to collaborate with authors or artists to create unique fashion-inspired narratives.
- Illustrated Storytelling
- Increasing popularity of illustrated storytelling as a creative and visually compelling way to engage audiences.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- Fashion designers can explore new ways to merge fashion and storytelling to captivate consumers.
- Publishing
- Opportunity for publishers to incorporate illustrations and collaborations with fashion designers to create visually stunning narrative experiences.
- Art and Illustration
- Artists and illustrators can expand their client base by creating unique illustrated narratives for fashion designers or authors.
