# Exaggerated Couture Fashion goes to extreme lengths and heights. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jan 9, 2012, updated Mar 27, 2012 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/exaggerated-couture ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.7/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Exaggerated Couture trend? **Exaggerated Couture:** In recent years, fashion stayed in safe, comfortable territory. Designs appealed to consumers who wanted items that were easily transferable to everyday living. Now, however, more designers are once again experimenting with exaggerated and over-the-top looks, creating pieces that exceed natural lengths and heights to capture attention. While neither practical nor wearable, many of these designs become coveted items for true fashionistas who want to make a statement. What’s more, such exaggerated design may branch out to inspire other industries such furniture, architecture, cars and more. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 9 to Dec 24, 2011 - Published: Jan 9, 2012 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Exaggerated Couture trend ### Exaggerated fashion designs Fashion designers are exploring over-the-top looks, creating pieces that exceed natural lengths and heights to capture attention. ### Androgynous Fashion Androgynous fashion appeals to the new generation of women fashionistas whose priorities extend beyond the closet and into the office. ### Extreme shoe heels Shoe designers are creating heels that go beyond the typical standards of height, making them more challenging and daring to wear. ## What the Exaggerated Couture trend means for industry ### For Furniture Manufacturing The exaggerated fashion designs may inspire furniture designers to push the limits of dimensions and come up with innovative furniture pieces. ### For Automotive Manufacturing The trend of exaggerated fashion designs may encourage car manufacturers to design vehicles with extreme dimensions and shapes that catch the eye of the public. ### For Event Planning Androgynous fashion trends can be applied in event planning to craft an atmosphere that balances the feminine and masculine aspects. ## Trend signals for Exaggerated Couture Trend score 5.7 out of 10, from popularity 81%, activity 83%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 81% - Activity: 83% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Exaggerated Couture trend 7 featured examples from Feb 9 to Dec 24, 2011. - [Horn-Heeled Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exotic-regrets): Exotic Regrets by Aoi Kotsuhiroi Features Dark Fang-Like Footwear (Category: Fashion) Implication: Emerging trends in daring fashion accessories present opportunities for designers and brands to push boundaries and create unique products. - [Exaggerated Crochet Ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-or-less-collection): The More or Less Collection is a Woven Paradox (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The exaggerated crochet ensembles open up possibilities for designers to experiment with unconventional knitwear designs in the fashion industry. - [Courtly Clown Couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedro-reguera): Pedro Reguera Snaps Ema Busson in Striking Styles for Prim Magazine (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion industry can leverage the trend of alarming fashion to attract customers seeking unique and avant-garde clothing. - [Chic Apocalyptic Editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warrior-inspired-editorial): The Naty Chabanenko by Ishi Shoot is Warrior-Inspired (Category: Naughty) Implication: Opportunity for luxury fashion brands like Burberry, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton to showcase their bold and creative designs. - [Patterned Parachute Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxtan-ss-2012): The MaxTan SS 2012 Collection Redefines Traditional Silhouettes (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion industry professionals can embrace androgynous fashion trends to appeal to a new generation of women fashionistas. - [Eccentrically Constrained Couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astrid-tirlea): This Earthy Shibari Wear by Astrid Tirlea is Shame-Free (Category: Naughty) Implication: Fashion designers can explore the incorporation of non-erotic Shibari-inspired designs. - [Painfully Agonizing Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-loboutin-8-inch-heels): The Christian Loboutin 8-Inch Heels are Crazy Killer Kicks (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the fashion industry by introducing alternative heel designs that prioritize both style and comfort, appealing to a wider range of c… ## Recent trend clusters - 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