To celebrate the birthday of the Brothers Grimm, these fantastical fairy tale fashion finds blend make-believe with reality for superb results.
The Brothers Grimm were writers in the 19th century who created some of the most classic tales ever written including Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Rapunzel and The Frog Prince, among several others. These tales come to be the inspiration for the fantasy fashion shoots, spreads, editorials and items you'll find here that range from dream-like to darkly sinister.
Each style draws a specific fairy tale characteristic that helps to accentuate the overarching theme that is trying to be reinforced; fashion is a playground where dreams become reality and even some realties become dreams.
35 Fairy Tale Fashion Styles
Celebrate the Birthday of the Brothers Grimm with These Darling Finds:
Michael Hemsworth — Dec 20, 2012 — Fashion
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Dark Fairy Taletography
The Morbid Photo Manipulation of Larissa Kulik
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Fairytale Wedding Gowns
The Jesper Hovring Spring 2012 Campaign Stars a Romantic Anne-Sofie List
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Countryside Fairy Tale Captures
The Harper's Bazaar UK December 2012 Issue Stars Josephine Skriver
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Realistic Fairytale Photos
Vera'S Photography takes Cues From 'The Princess and the Pea'
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Pastel-Petaled Photoshoots
The Aline Weber for Numero #132 April 2012 Editorial is Ethereal
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Ravishing Repunzel Photography
This Lina Tesch Natalia L. Photoshoot is a Fashionable Fairytale
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Green Fairytale Fashion
The Adhesif Clothing Line is Alice in Wonderland-Inspired
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Edgy Fairy Tale Editorials
The Twisted Katarzyna Widmanska Alice in Wonderland Spread
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Fairytale Wedding Dresses
The Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Collection is for Grown-Up Princesses
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Dior's Fairytale Inspiration
Midnight Poison Muse A Contemporary Cinderella
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Fiery Fairy Tale Photography
Sebastien Vincent 'Alice in Wonderland' Captures Make-Believe Beauty
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Ethereal Gothic Beauty Editorials
The Vogue Japan 'The Scarlet Focus' Photoshoot is Darkly Dreamy
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Fairy Tale Flapper Lookbooks
The GHD Scarlett Collection Campaign Features a 1920s Snow White
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Fairy Tale Fashions
The Season's Best Haute Couture by Justin Wu for L'Officiel Ukraine
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Gothic Fantasy Fashion
The Alice Auaa Spring 2013 Collection is Magically Theatrical
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Gowned Fantasy Editorials
The WSJ Magazine 'Dream Weavers' Photoshoot Stars Stella Tenant
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Sultry Crimson Captures
The Lost in Paradise Design Scene Editorial is Rose-Hued and Ravishing
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Enchanted Forest Fashion Photos
The 2012 Cotton Candy Punk Couture Shoot is Ethereal
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Enchanting Storybook Cosmetics
The Disney and Sephora Cinderella Makeup is a Wish Come True
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Grimm Fairytale Photography
Dead Princess by Bruno Vilela
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Fairytale Gowns
Jason Wu Fall 2009 Charms New York Fashion Week
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Gothic Fairy Taletography
Germany's ‘Wahre Maerchen' Surreal Photo Exhibit
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Floral Religious Ediorials
The 'I Don't Believe (in Fairy Tales)' Series by Dejan Kovacevic
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Theatrical Fairy Tale Designs
The Rodarte for Don Giovanni Costumes are Breathtaking
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Fairy Tale Photography
The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood Series is Sweetly Romantic
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Fairy Tale Fashion Shoes
Footwear by 'Miss L Fire' Fit For Cinderella and Snow White
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Watercolor Fantasy Couture
'Pure Wonder' in Vogue Italia
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Magical Mermaid-Like Spreads
The Singles Korea August 2011 Editorial is Inspired by Fairy Tales
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Exaggerated Garden Accents
Flowers & Butterflies Abound in 'Fairy Tale' by Oskar Cecere
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Fantastical Fashion Fairytales
The CR Fashion Book 'Lucho and Juliet' Editorial is Creepy-Chic
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High-Fashion Fairy Tales
'Christian Lacroix and the Tale of Sleeping Beauty' Reworks Fables
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Flirty Fairy Tale Fashion
The Erin Fetherston Fall 2012 Collection is Fun and Youthful
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Charming Fairy Tale Chambers
The 'Once Upon a Time' Room by Ontwerpduo is Magically Magnificent
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Fairytale Weddings
Disney Weddings Makes Your Nuptials a Royal Affair
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Tribal Nymph Photography
Dusan Jaukovic's Alter Native Series is Full of Fantasy and Reality
80s-Like Beachwear
The Vogue Paris 'Perfect Girl' Editorial Stars a Fit Gisele Bundchen
Ghostly Elegant Editorials
The Lida Baday SS 2012 Campaign is Faded and Gorgeous
Fairytale-Inspired Lookbooks
Free People November 2012 Catalogue Features German & Danish Folklore
Eccentric Ethereal Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Simone' Shoot is Heavenly Vibrant
Extravagant Arcade Editorials
Aline Weber is a Glamourous Gamer in Vogue Japan April 2012
90 Fairy Tale Heroine Revivals
From Hot Hipster Mermaids to Edgy Snow White Remakes
Wound-Up Figurine Fashion
Mechanical Dolls by Tim Walker Plays Dress-Up with Human Models
Ethereal Avant-Garde Ensembles
The ELLE Sweden June 2012 Editorial Stars a Waif-Like Hedvig Palm
Demurely Baroque Photography
The L'officiel Paris December 2012 Issue is Ornately Opulent
Seductive Secretary Photoshoots
The Editorial by Catherine Servel for 25 Magazine is Sensual
Haunting Hippie Chic Editorials
The Aline Weber for Muse Fall 2011 Editorial is Stunningly Serene
Hazy Light-Infused Editorials
The Aline Weber ‘Medusa' Photo Shoot is Hauntingly Beaut
Posh Pom-Pom Accessories
The Zoltan Guga Grand Poodle Collection Exudes Girly Glamor
Tea Time Editorials
The Marie Claire China 'Time in Downton Abbey' Photoshoot is Pink and Dainty
Pinnacle Military-Like Photoshoots
The Vogue Portugal 'Rigor na Parada' Editorial Stars Agata
Glowing Caged Garments
The Anrealage Spring 2013 Collection Is Unabashedly Futuristic
Bohemian Belle Photography
The Julia Saner Playing Fashion September 2011 Shoot is Hot and Hip
Ravishing Repunzel Photography
This Lina Tesch Natalia L. Photoshoot is a Fashionable Fairytale
Retro Sporty Fashion
The Metal Magazine Issue 27 Editorial Stars a Vibrant Ranya Mordanova
Feminine Warrior Fashion
The i-D Magazine Winter 2012 Editorial Stars a Battle-Ready Kendra Spears
Fanciful Foreigner Photoshoots
The Vogue Us July 2012 'Brazilian Treatment' Editorial is Animated
Sun-Kissed Blonde Beautorials
The Crystal Glynn Modelco Campaign is Fresh-Faced
Illustrated Fashion Editorials
The Design Scene 'Ink Fabric' Exclusive Stars Myroslava Dronyuk
Creepy Double-Take Campaigns
The Dominika Naziebty Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook is Conceptual
Delicately Draped Designs
The Doo Ri Fall 2012 Collection is Gorgeous and Sophisticated
Motorcycle Babe Captures
The Vogue Italia August 2011 Editorial Features Classic Outcast Gangs
Cotton Candy Styles
The Candy Glam Spring 2012 Collection is Sweetly Seductive
Soul Sister Fashion
The Glamour France 'La Diva du Mix' Editorial Stars Solange Knowles
Extreme Heavy Metal Earrings
Intense Hardware in Vogue Italia Bold & Gold Spread by Oskar Cecere
Old Hollywood Glamor Shoots
Scarlett Johansson Stars on the Cover of Vogue US May 2012
Crimson-Clad Chaps
The Dennis Johnson & Jules Hamilton GQ Russia Shoot is Red Hot
Statuesque Accessory Advertorials
The Heaven Tanudiredja Fall/Winter 2012/2013 Campaign is Artful
Androgynous Grunge Editorials
The W Magazine December 2012 Issue Features Feminine Androgyny
Cotton Candy-Haired Editorials
Hong Kong Pink by Jeffrey Chan is Captured on the Streets of Asia
Contemporary Cinderella Kicks
'Invisible Shoes' by Ilanio Makes Walking a Floating Experience
Old Hollywood Retrography
The Vogue Italia September 2011 Issue Goes Vintage
Provocative Portrait Shoots
The Anja Rubik Fendi Fall 2011 Campaign Melds Fashion and Fine Art
Extreme Floral Editorials
The Nikicio 'Run into the Flowers' Collection is Blooming with Bouquets
Enchantingly Hazy Editorials
The How to Spend It December 2012 Issue Toys with Haute Impermanence
Structured Overcoat Editorials
The Numero China 'The Truth' Photoshoot is Jacket-Oriented
Customized Disney Princess Kicks
Etsy User 'Creativity in the Making' Hand Paints TOMS Shoes
Crimson Double Images
The Luke Worrall for The Ones to Watch Editorial is Kaleidoscopic
Quirky Fairytale Fashion
The Sorapol Spring 2012 Collection is Colorfully Cartoonish
Chic Bohemian Lookbooks
The Club Monaco Spring 2012 Collection is Seriously Stylish
Killer Corsets
Stella Tennant's Severely Thin Waistline Shocks in Vogue Italia
Olympic-Inspired Makeup Ads
The NK 'The Beauty Games' Campaign is Patriotically Sporty
Matrimonial Punk Couture
The Cotton Candy Punk Couture Wedding Collection is Adorable
Chic Camaraderie Editorials
The Velvet Magazine August 2012 Photoshoot is Youthfully Carefree
Fierce Self-Defense Editorials
Lara Stone Fights Back in V Magazine 76
Eccentric Avian Ensembles
The Uptight Urban Interview Magazine Inspires Bold Fall Fashions
Molded Bustier Frocks
The Franck Sorbier SS12 Collection is Theatrical and Dramatic
Red Riding Hood Editorials
The Tian Yi for Elle Vietnam November 2011 Photoshoot is Hot and Bold
Modern Milkmaid Runways
The WC Spring 2013 Collection Showcases Quirky
Poised Polka Dot Captures
Erin Fee in Fashion Gone Rogue is Expressively Stunning
Serene Sleeping Campaigns
The Forget Me Not FW 2012 Collection is Whimsical and Soft
Femininely Boyish Spreads
The NY Times Boy Crazy Editorial Plays on Androgyny for Fall Fashion
Mod Monochromatic Campaigns
The Mila Kunis Miss Dior Handbag Ads Channel 60s Glamour
Sophomore Rapper Couture Collections
The Kanye West Fall 2012 Line Debuts at Paris Fashion Week
Broken Image Fashion Ads
The Harvey Nichols SS12 Campaign Encourages People to Be Seen
Gritty Magazine Cover Leaks
The Carine Roitfled ‘Zero CR' Issue is Scandalous
Legendary Model Editorials
The Fashion Magazine 'Grand Dame' Photoshoot Stars China Machado
Eclectic Extravagant Furniture
The Sicis Theodora Collection is Contemporarily Quirky and Classic
Steamy Tropical Couture
This Moriano and Lazaro Editorial is Bright and Busy
Elegantly Embellished Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Crown Gold' Photoshoot is Regally Shiny
Messy Braid Editorials
The Aline Weber Vogue Paris Photo Shoot Features Outlandish Hairstyles
Softly Cinematic Shoots
Fashion Gone Rogue's 'Welcome to My Labyrinth' Stars Judith Bedard
Dark Motorcycle-Inspired Duds
The Kimberly Ovitz Fall 2012 Collection is Edgy and Cool
Funky Flapper Shoots
The Matt Feddersen 'Phoebe' Photos Capture the 20s Aesthetic
Effortless Parisian Fashion
The 'French Connection' Vogue Paris Editorial Captures Classics
Theatrical Tokyo Runways
The Alice Auaa Fall 2012 RTW Collection Features Goth Glamor
Theatrical Masquerade Captures
The W September 2011 Editorial Illustrates How Fun Fashion Can Be
Iconic Supermodel Editorials
Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell Rock It in the Nude for Interview Russia
Perfectly Posh Campaigns
The Derercuny FW11/12 Lookbook Exudes a Wealth of Class
Ravishing Retro Roadtrips
The AnOther Magazine Aline Weber Shoot is a Wayback Posh Playback
Clownish Superhero Fashion
The Romance Was Born SS12/13 Collection is Colorfully Clashing
Luxe Glamazon Editorials
The S Moda June 2012 Cover Shoot Stars the Incomparable Cindy Crawford
Fairy Tale Polish Ads
The Avon Colortrend Contos de Fadas Campaign is Entirely Enchanting
Couture Arctic Outerwear
The Duohtavuohta Lookbook 12/13 is Clean, Crisp and Cold
Glamorized Hollywood Stars
The Kristen Stewart W Magazine Editorial is a Stunning Portrayal
Immaculate Ivory Editorials
Vogue China 'Modern White' Spread Features the Elegant Du Juan
Classic Illustration Fashion Editorials
The Free Magazine 'Art Attack' Photoshoot is Child-Like
Swinging Sixties Spreads
Westeast Magazine's 'Psychedelic Lover' Editorial Has a Twiggy Appeal
Flirty Flower-Touting Shoots
The Aline Weber Harper's Bazaar Spain Editorial is Sizzling
Controversial Fairy Tale Depictions
The Julia Leigh Sleeping Beauty Film Stills are Chilling
Alluring Monochromatic Captures
The Color of Night Editorial is a Classic yet Seductive Affair
Stylish Shrub Runways
The Ne-net Fall 2012 RTW Collection is Rich in Texture
Scarlet Siren Shoots
The Fashion Quarterly New Zealand Autumn Issue Stars Sarah Stephens
Fashion Editor Collections
The Helmut Lang Fall 2012 Offering is Edgy-Chic
Bewitching Beauty Editorials
The Vogue Italia September 2011 Photo Shoot is Full of Dark Wonder
Parisian Pretty Boy Fashion
The Christian Lacroix FW 2012 Show is Broodingly Badass
Mid-Air Acrobatic Editorials
Figaro Japan's 'Once Over Lightly' Photoshoot Displays Gymnastics
Star-Studded Fashion Showcases
The Chanel 'The Little Black Jacket' Exhibition by Karl and Carine
Robotic Headgear Editorials
L'Express Styles' Feminine Touch Photoshoot is Mechanical
Disheveled Watercolor Styles
The Fur Fur Spring 2013 Collection Showcases Quirky Japanese Fashion
Magical Mermaid-Like Spreads
The Singles Korea August 2011 Editorial is Inspired by Fairy Tales
Wet Hair Editorials (UPDATE)
The Karlie Kloss Vogue Australia Features an Unfinished Beauty Look
Supermodel Schoolgirl Shoots
The Gisele Bundchen i D Magazine Cover is Back to School Sharp
Shimmering Sci-Fi Photoshoots
The Vogue Taiwan 'Beauty to Future' Editorial Channels Lady Gaga
Tinsel-Adorned Menswear
The Te Rawhitiroa Bosch by David K Shields Portrait Series is Cultural
Children's Classics Paper Dolls
‘12 Famous Fairy Tales in Pieces' Revisits Favs
Flower-Licking Fashion Ads
The Cynthia Rowley Spring 2012 Campaign Stars Kristina Kulyk
Mesmerizing Kaleidescope Photoshoots
The Elle Sweden July 2012 'Mix & Match' Editorial Clashes
Small Town Chic Shoots
Lindsey Wixson Heats Up the Suburbs in the Oyster Magazine #95 Issue
Wildly Layered Winter Attire
Bjarne Jonasson Interview Russia Features Animalistic Prints
Seductive Teasing Spreads
The Interview Magazine August 2011 Editorial is Full of Mysterious Fun
1960s Riding Knitwear
The Ballantyne FW 2012 Collection is Cozy and Retro
Mysterious Glamor Spreads
The Rouge Aura Vogue Paris Editorial Features a Bold Badass Babe
Casual Art Studio Shoots
Colinne Michaelis in an Editorial for Purple Fashion Magazine Spring 2012
Modern Pilgrim Runways
The Fur Fur Fall 2012 Collection Takes Cues from Historic Styles
Comfortably Quirky Catwalks
The Shiroma Fall 2012 Collection Features Relaxed Silhouettes
Botanically Patterned Swim Trunks
The Acne Vector Floral Print Swim Shorts Make a Statement
12 Faux Mugshot Productions
From Badass Eyewear Campaigns to Criminal Fashion Editorials
Opulent Fur-Obsessed Outerwear
The Altuzarra Fall 2012 Collection is Luxurious and Lovely
Red-Hued Raindrop Captures
'Itsaso' by TOMAAS Conveys Movement and Grace
Modernized Elementary Fables
Christian Jackson Re-Designs Classic Fairy Tales
Astrology-Inspired Editorials
This Lucia Giacani Vogue Photoshoot is Offbeat
Eccentric Time Capsule Collections
The Anrealage Fall 2012 Runway Show Chronicles Fashion History
Historic-Style Salon Showings
The CHANEL 'Little Black Jacket' Exhibition is Timeless
Hot Fairy Tale Heroines
The Edgy New ‘Snow White and the Huntsman' Promotion Photos
Edgily Fractured Fashion Ads
The Givenchy Fall 2012 Campaign Stars Punk Princess Stella Tennant
Luxurious Raven-Lipped Collections
The Christian Siriano Fall 2012 Show is Full of Edgy Glam Looks
Lunar-Hunting Photography
Alexis Mire's 'Chasing the Moon' Series is Romantic and Surreal
Charming Fairy Tale Chambers
The 'Once Upon a Time' Room by Ontwerpduo is Magically Magnificent
Ferocious Flapper Fashion
This Julie by Tommy Andresen Touchpuppet Shoot is a Hot Twist on Vintage
Luxe Layered Collections
The Charlotte Ronson Fall 2012 Runway is Cold-Weather Chic
Crimson Fairy Tale Adaptaions
RED by Jorge Jaramillo and Carlo Guillot is Stunning and Dark
Floral Queen Shorts
The 'Anemone' Fashion Film by Amber Gray Portrays Silent Beauty
Sugary Rompers
The Cali Candy Collection by Cotton Candy Punk is Hardcore
Contemporary Oriental Catwalks
The Motonari Ono Fall 2012 Show Features Exaggerated Proportions
Holiday-Hued Festive Fashion
The Lakshmi Menon for White House Black Market Catalog is Gorgeous
Scene Queen Fashion
The Dazzle Collection by Cotton Candy Punk Couture is Bold and Beautiful
Namesake Couture Magazines
CR Fashion Book is Carine Roitfeld's Upcoming Publication
Sweet Southwest Ensembles
The Band of Outsiders Fall 2012 Collection is Prairie-Chic
Surreal Crimson Captures
The Micah by Long Tran Portrait Series is Overly Saturated
Fiery Vixen-Inspired Fashion
The Monique Lhuillier Fall 2012 Collection is Sultry and Stunning
Risque Dominatrix-Inspired Designs
The Alexander Wang Fall 2012 Collection is Not for Wallflowers
Datamoshing Designer Ads
The Alexander McQueen A/W 2012 Campaign Film is Ultra Modern
Fairy Tale Skate Decks
Supreme 'Snow White' Skateboards Brings the Princess to Extreme Sports
Effortless Editrix Makeup Tutorials
The MAC Carine Roitfeld Collection Showcases Her Secrets