# Flowing Shakespearian Fashion Anja Schwerbrock Updates an Old Look for Spring 2010 By benedikt wagner | Published 2010-09-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anja-Schwerbrock References: [lealoves.blogspot](http://lealoves.blogspot.com/2010/04/anja-schwerbrock.html) & [anjaschwerbrock](http://www.anjaschwerbrock.com/collection/ss10/) German fashion designer Anja Schwerbrock brings the beautiful fairytale of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' to life in her 2010 summer collection. Not costume-like at all, the whole collection is ready-to-wear. Anja Schwerbrock is undeniably influenced by Shakespearian attire and fables, but her collection manages to have enough edge to be appealing to the modern-day fashionista. **Implications** - [Romantic, folk-inspired fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandra-rich) is huge this season, adding an element of whimsy and elegance to the hottest runways. The [femininity and freedom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom) associated with the [flowing skirts, light materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection) and loose ends of this style is something that a consumer living in today's chaotic world will appreciate, as it provides a sense of escape. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Romantic Fashion:** The trend of romantic, folk-inspired fashion is gaining popularity this season, providing an opportunity to create whimsical and elegant clothing designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the demand for flowing skirts, light materials, and loose ends, offering consumers a sense of escapism in today's chaotic world. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Uniform-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school.md) - [Feminine Spring Apparel Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md)