# Modern Debutante Dresses 'Livin' La Diva' by Augustcaptured Revitalizes Retro Dress-Up By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-11-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augustcaptured References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Livin-la-Diva/351836) & [augustcaptured.deviantart](http://augustcaptured.deviantart.com/) This AugustCaptured 'Livin' la Diva' photo shoot reminds me of a debutante who's all dressed up and has nowhere to go. In this AugustCaptured photo set, the model wears a [tiered wedding-style dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houghton-x-albright), a red-and-black lace number, a bright yellow gown with a super-long train, and a bright green gown complete with a 19th-century bustle. Now that I'm looking at them more closely, each of the dresses in the AugustCaptured shoot also reminds me of a loose interpretation of a [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns) princess gown. Do you see Belle, Cinderella, Tinkerbell and the Queen of Hearts in the dresses in this AugustCaptured shoot? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Retro Disney-inspired Dresses:** Opportunity for retailers and designers to create modern yet nostalgic dresses with a touch of Disney magic. - **Alternative Bridal Gowns:** Opportunity for disruptors to create non-traditional tiered and lace gowns for unconventional brides. - **Green Dresses with Bustles:** Opportunity to innovate in eco-fashion sector with vintage-inspired dresses that feature sustainable materials and design. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Designers can take inspiration from retro and Disney styles to create new lines that appeal to younger generations. - **Wedding Industry:** Retailers can offer alternatives to traditional wedding dresses and innovations can be made in bridal design. - **Sustainable Fashion Industry:** Innovators can create eco-friendly dresses with 19th-century-inspired design such as bustles and use sustainable materials such as recycled fabrics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Autumn Occasion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-fall-dresses.md) - [Doll-Inspired Evening Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4.md) - [Inclusive Prom Dress Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prom-collection.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-azazie.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Summer Bridal Guest-Of Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-guestof-collection.md) - [Holiday Gown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-jacqueline.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)