# Medieval Fairytale Gowns Arzhiyeva Sisters' Creations Inspired by Traditional Chechen Dress By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-05-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arzhiyeva-sisters References: [themoscowtimes](http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/muslim-inspired-fashion-on-chechen-catwalk/405129.html) & [ibtimes](http://www.ibtimes.com/contents/20100429/muslim-inspired-fashion-flaunted-russias-chechnya.htm) The local Chechen government commissioned the Arzhiyeva sisters to create [Muslim-inspired fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leana-deeb), then showed it in Grozny last week. The Arzhiyeva sisters designed Eastern-inspired floor-length gowns in jewel-toned colors with accents of [heavy embroidery and metallic trims](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azza-fahmy). Complete with hijab-framed faces, the ensembles are reminiscent of medieval fairytale gowns. The Arzhiyeva sisters’ creations were shown in Grozny, Chechnya, where [Islamic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakkas-boytu) extremism has fueled separatist wars with Moscow. The medieval fairytale gowns are part of the designers’ second fashion show collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Muslim-inspired Fashion:** The trend towards integrating traditional Islamic dress components into contemporary fashion designs creates opportunities for disruption in the fashion industry. - **Floor-length Gowns:** The resurgence of floor-length gowns as a mainstream fashion item creates opportunities for disruption in the fashion industry. - **Embroidery and Metallic Trims:** The use of embroidery and metallic trims in modern fashion designs creates opportunities for disruption in the textile industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** The rise of Muslim-inspired fashion creates opportunities for designers to incorporate traditional elements in contemporary designs and reach new markets. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The increasing demand for heavy embroidery and metallic trims creates opportunities for textile manufacturers to develop innovative materials that can handle delicate designs and intricate details. - **Event Planning:** The popularity of themed events, such as medieval fairytale balls, creates opportunities for event planners to differentiate themselves by incorporating unique, culturally-inspired elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Ramadan Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trendyol.md) - [Hotel-Inspired Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-st-regis-chicago-x-atelier-mira-couture.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Region-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abaya-capsule.md) - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md)