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101 Mythical Mermaid Inspirations

From Mermaid Inspired Art to Mesmerizing Mythical Fashion

— January 30, 2013 — Pop Culture
The mystery, beauty and ethereal quality of the half-human, half-fish has led to a myriad of mermaid-inspired innovations. Though a thing of legend, these creatures have managed to inspire within the realm of fashion, entertainment and photography.

With mermaids flowing and luscious long hair, beautiful and shiny scaly fins and natural glow, the mermaid gives off an extremely intriguing and captivating persona. This fixation on the mythical creature has been further sensationalized by the Disney’s ‘the Little Mermaid.’ The movie, which features a red-haired underwater princess named Ariel, may have come out in 1989, but it is still an extremely popular character that is beloved by both children and adults.


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Fierce Mermaid Popstar Videos (UPDATE)
Fierce Mermaid Popstar Videos (UPDATE)
The Lady Gaga 'You and I' Yuyi Clip is Fantastically Fishy
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Scaly Educational Sculptures
Scaly Educational Sculptures
The Muju Ocean Guardians are Charitable and Promote Environmentalism
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97
Sea Maiden Alcohol Appliances
Sea Maiden Alcohol Appliances
The Mermaid Bottle Opener Boozes Up Your Fairy Tale
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96
Modern Animated Fairytales
Modern Animated Fairytales
Pixar Makes Disney Hip
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95
Surreal Swamptography
Surreal Swamptography
Swimming With the Fishes is No Problem for Karen Glaser
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94
Shell-Containing Journals
Shell-Containing Journals
These Odelae Notebooks Belong on the Shoreline
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93
Glowing Hair Weaves
Glowing Hair Weaves
The Fiber Optic Wig by Haus of Gaga is Inspired by Disney Princesses at a Rave
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92
Newborn Mermaid Exhibits
Newborn Mermaid Exhibits
Daniel Kyong Presents Aquatic Baby Sculptures at Moonshin Museum
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91
Gothic Revival Editorials
Gothic Revival Editorials
The Wallpaper Magazine 'Stage Struck' Photoshoot Stars Kinee Diouf
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90
Halloween Pop Star Tributes
Halloween Pop Star Tributes
'Gagaween' by The Hillywood Show Explores Lady Gaga's Getups
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89
Magical Bathtub Campaigns
Magical Bathtub Campaigns
Clorox Mermaid Ad Harnesses Vivid Childhood Imaginations
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88
Plot-Lacking Narrative Prints
Plot-Lacking Narrative Prints
This Vilnius Film Shorts Campaign Cuts to the Story's End
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87
Mermaid Water Aids
Mermaid Water Aids
The Mechanical Dolphin Tail is for Scientific Swimming
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86
Fashion Collages for Brand Exposure
Fashion Collages for Brand Exposure
Space Mermaid on Polyvore
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85
Sea Creature Blankets
Sea Creature Blankets
The Mermaid Tail Sleeping Bag Will Keep Your Child Cozy
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84
Eccentric Aquatic Runways
Eccentric Aquatic Runways
The Krizia Robustella Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Mermaid-Inspired
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83
Glitterized Mermaid Faces
Glitterized Mermaid Faces
The Kym Ellery SS 2011 Collection Mixes the Mystical and the Tropical
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82
Aquatic Political Parties
Aquatic Political Parties
The Mermaids at the Republican National Convention Boasts Uniqueness
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81
Prismatic Merman Videos
Prismatic Merman Videos
The Triton Fashion Film Channels Underwater Royalty
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80
Mermaid-Inspired Pictorials
Mermaid-Inspired Pictorials
Martyna Ziemska by Patricia Imbarus is Soft and Romantic
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79
Sartorial Sequins
Sartorial Sequins
Glittery Gowns at the Costume Institute's ‘Model As Muse' Gala
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78
Disney Princess Parodies
Disney Princess Parodies
‘Advice From a Cartoon Princess' Spoofs Poor Role Models
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77
Deep-Sea Hair Decorations
Deep-Sea Hair Decorations
The Starfish Headband from Etsy Will Transform You Into a Mermaid
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Billowing Underwater Fashion
Billowing Underwater Fashion
The Joel Janse Van Vuuren SS13 Lookbook is Artistically Fashionable
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75
Personified Princess Interiors
Personified Princess Interiors
Disney Dwellings Takes Inspiration from Mythical Princesses
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74
Million Dollar Mermaids
Million Dollar Mermaids
Mermaid Fever and $1m Reward Grips Israel
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73
Mesmerizing Mermaid Fashion
Mesmerizing Mermaid Fashion
The Schipper Arques Spring Summer Collection is Light and Airy
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72
OctoMermaid Illustrations
OctoMermaid Illustrations
Diamante Murru's 'Abyss' Features Floating Females
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71
Mythical Millinery Editorials
Mythical Millinery Editorials
The FashionTrend Atlantis Spread is Hot
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70
Mermaid Marketing Campaigns
Mermaid Marketing Campaigns
The Mulberry Spring/Summer 2013 Advertisements are Aquatic
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69
Modern Mermaid Shoots
Modern Mermaid Shoots
The Harper’s Bazaar June 2012 Kate Moss Cover Feature is Spectacular
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68
Submerged Dreamtorials
Submerged Dreamtorials
Erich Valo Dives Deep for Surreal Photography
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67
Interactive Childhood Tales
Interactive Childhood Tales
The Little Mermaid iPad App is the Next Gen Bedtime Story
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66
Fished Mermaid Editorials
Fished Mermaid Editorials
The Harper's Bazaar Singapore May 2012 Showcases Sea-Siren Sensual
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65
Captive Siren Editorials
Captive Siren Editorials
The Tush Magazine Summer 2012 Photoshoot Stars a Steamy Iris Egbers
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64
Aquarium-Like Structures
Aquarium-Like Structures
The Water Cube Pavilion by MRDV Will Make You Feel Like a Mermaid
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63
Film Buff Bathers
Film Buff Bathers
Shark vs. Mermaid Suits are Sure to Delight
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62
Mermaid-Like Celebrity Shoots
Mermaid-Like Celebrity Shoots
Marie Claire June 2010 Jennifer Lopez Spread Is Stunningly Alluring
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Magical Mermaid-Like Spreads
Magical Mermaid-Like Spreads
The Singles Korea August 2011 Editorial is Inspired by Fairy Tales
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60
Ethereal Mermaid Editorials
Ethereal Mermaid Editorials
The Tush Summer 2012 Photoshoot Draws Inspiration from the Sea
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59
Magnificent Mermaid-Style Dresses
Magnificent Mermaid-Style Dresses
The Zac Posen Spring 2012 Collection is Stunningly Glamorous
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58
Modern Mermaid Photography
Modern Mermaid Photography
The 'Living With a Handicap' Series by Lenka Klodova
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57
Pop Culture Swimsuits
Pop Culture Swimsuits
The 'Shark vs. Mermaids One-Piece is Funny and Sultry
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56
Sci-Fi Mermaids
Sci-Fi Mermaids
Jasper Huang's Fashion Blends Fantasy With the Future
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Crawling Crustacean Jewelry
Crawling Crustacean Jewelry
The bejewelmaine Starfish Ear Cuff is Mermaid-Inspired
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54
Blue-Tinged Siren Shoots
Blue-Tinged Siren Shoots
Michael David Adams Injects Some Mystical Mystery into His Images
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Mermaid Bikinis
Mermaid Bikinis
The Paris Hilton Swimwear and Lingerie Collection for Spring 2010
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52
Ruffled Mermaid Gowns
Ruffled Mermaid Gowns
Oscar de la Renta Fall Winter 2010 RTW Hints at the Sea
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51
Modern Mermaid Fashion
Modern Mermaid Fashion
The Yana Karpova L'Officiel Russia June 2010 Spread Goes Aquatic
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50
Mermaid Models
Mermaid Models
Pierre dal Corsa Shoots Blue and Glittery Beautiful Subjects
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49
Live Mermaid Shows
Live Mermaid Shows
The Town of Weeki Wachee Puts on a Fantastical Underwater Performance
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48
Sleeping Mermaid Sculptures
Sleeping Mermaid Sculptures
Yoshimasa Tsuchiya Creates Daintily Fantastical Art
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47
Morbid Mermaid Graphics
Morbid Mermaid Graphics
Ai Shinohara Creates Alluring Asian Artwork
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Bathtub Aquariums
Bathtub Aquariums
Even Moody Acquario
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Underwater Human Life Photography
Underwater Human Life Photography
The Staudinger & Franke 'Life Below the Surface' Series is Deep
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44
Summery Seaworthy Photoshoots
Summery Seaworthy Photoshoots
The Flare 'Into the Deep' Editorial Stars Meagan Callen
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Midas Touch Mermaid Shoots
Midas Touch Mermaid Shoots
Irinia Funtikova is a Golden Goddess for Photographer Timmothy Lee
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Mermaid Couture
Mermaid Couture
Fishtail Gowns Made Waves on Beyonce & Vanessa Hudgens at Oscars
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Golden Disco Mermaids
Golden Disco Mermaids
Best (And Worst) Fashion at the Country Music Awards (ACM Awards)
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Disney Dreams Portraits 4
Disney Dreams Portraits 4
Julianne Moore is Little Mermaid
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Whimsical Antiquated Editorials
Whimsical Antiquated Editorials
The Vogue Italia March 2012 'Gleaming Mermaid' Shoot is Surreal
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Platinum Blonde Mermaid Editorials
Platinum Blonde Mermaid Editorials
The Haute Living 'Le Petite Sirene' Stars Elena Potapova
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From Amputee To Mermaid
From Amputee To Mermaid
A Tale Of A Tail
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Sensual Shore Shoots
Sensual Shore Shoots
The Missy Rayder WSJ Magazine March 2011 Editorial Gets Beached
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Mermaid Puppy Love
Mermaid Puppy Love
The Vogue Girl Korea July 2010 Spread is Mystical
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Moving Mermaid Editorials
Moving Mermaid Editorials
The Elle UK 'The Tempest' Photoshoot Builds on a Siren Theme
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Custom Mermaid Tails
Custom Mermaid Tails
Mermagica Lets You Live Your Mermaid Dream
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Mermaid Celebrity Shoots
Mermaid Celebrity Shoots
The Charlize Theron Vogue Issue is Mesmerising
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Mythical Model Photography
Mythical Model Photography
Scout Management's 'Mermaid' Shoot is Ethereally Sublime
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Real-Life Mermaids
Real-Life Mermaids
Linden Wolbert has Turned Herself into a Sea Creature
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A Year of Fairy Tales
A Year of Fairy Tales
2008 Campari Calendar to Feature Eva Mendes
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Gothic Mermaid Editorials
Gothic Mermaid Editorials
The Plaza Kivinna July 2012 Cover Shoot Stars a Dark Liberty Ross
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Mermaid Bars
Mermaid Bars
The Dive Bar Features a 40-Foot Fish Tank with Live Mermaids
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Customized Disney Princess Kicks
Customized Disney Princess Kicks
Etsy User 'Creativity in the Making' Hand Paints TOMS Shoes
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Fierce Fish Scale Fashions
Fierce Fish Scale Fashions
The Beyond The Sea Flare Magazine Editorial is Couture-Clad
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Re-Imagined Fairytale Endings
Re-Imagined Fairytale Endings
Justin Turrentine's Victorious Disney Villains Alter Beloved Plots
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Dissecting Mermaids
Dissecting Mermaids
The Anatomy of a Mermaid & Other Cryptids in Book Form
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Bejeweled Mermaid Editorials
Bejeweled Mermaid Editorials
The Vogue Spain 'El Canto De La Sirena' Photoshoot Stars Juju Ivanyuk
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Couture Mermaids
Couture Mermaids
'Submerge' by Soon Tong for Amica Singapore June 2010 Heads Underwater
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Mermaid-Inspired Photography
Mermaid-Inspired Photography
Ocean Dreams by Leyla Ugarte Pays Tribute to the Late Jesus del Pozo
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Dance Floor Aquariums
Dance Floor Aquariums
Sharks Swim Under Qua Bottle Lounge
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Sea Maiden Suits
Sea Maiden Suits
The 'Swimmable Mermaid Tail' Takes Buyers Under The Sea
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Modernized Mermaid Costumes
Modernized Mermaid Costumes
This Mermaid Costume is Extravagant and Detail-Orientated
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Magnificent Mermaid Spreads
Magnificent Mermaid Spreads
The Emily DiDonato Shoot Glistens with Liquid Luxury
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Sexy Fish Scale Fashion
Sexy Fish Scale Fashion
Mermaid-Inspired Looks at Versace and Iceberg
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Mermaid Fashiontography
Mermaid Fashiontography
Solve Sundsbo Captures Alla Kostromichova as 'The Girl From Atlantis'
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Gothic Mermaids
Gothic Mermaids
The Startling Photography of Annie Bertram
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Magical Princess Makeovers
Magical Princess Makeovers
Ida Mikkonen Assigns Hogwarts Attire to Famous Disney Females
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11
Cross-Film Romances
Cross-Film Romances
Amanda Lynn Cook Re-Imagines Jack Sparrow and Ariel as Lovers
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Pink-Haired Beach Campaigns
Pink-Haired Beach Campaigns
The Wildfox Summer Lookbook is Candy Colored
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Latex Body Socks
Latex Body Socks
Zentai-Inspired Fashion
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Mermaid Photo Shoots
Mermaid Photo Shoots
Legendary Matthew Rolston Shoots For America's Next Top Model
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Off-Duty Princess Art
Off-Duty Princess Art
The Zenescope Takes a Look at Cartoons Behind the Scenes
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Disney Family Portraits
Disney Family Portraits
DeviantART User Grodansnagel Illustrates the Kin of Classic Cartoons
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Hipster Princess Depictions
Hipster Princess Depictions
The DeviantART User Viria13 'Fashion Princesses' are Rad Recreations
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Hot Hipster Mermaids
Hot Hipster Mermaids
The Hipster Little Mermaid is a Hilarious Disney Twist
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3
Underwater Fairytale Photography
Underwater Fairytale Photography
Little Girl Mermaid Imagery by Elena Kalis
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2
Humanized Princess Portraits
Humanized Princess Portraits
The Jirka Vaatainen 'Real Life Disney Characters' are Surreal Snaps
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Fairytale Heroine Pin-Ups
Fairytale Heroine Pin-Ups
J. Scott Campbell 'Disney Princess' Series Gives Disney Divas a Makeover
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