# Deflating Balloon Dresses Fredrik Tjærandsen's Theatrical Designs Transform as Air is Released By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-06-04 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dresses References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/05/31/fredrik-tjaerandsen-balloons-central-saint-martins-graduate-fashion-show/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fredriktjaerandsen/) Central Saint Martins' [graduate fashion show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow) provides a look at the creative leaders of the future and one standout who has caught the attention of Vogue is Fredrik Tjærandsen and his viral balloon dresses. Tjærandsen sent models down the runway in [theatrical outfits that formed giant bubbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smock-collection) around their bodies and heads. Simply by releasing an air pressure valve, the [colorful outfits transformed by deflating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-milano-jacket), taking on new shapes as form-fitting skirts and dresses—some of which included exaggerated shoulder or arm pieces. The designer's balloon outfits included styles like the ORANGE BUBBLE and GREEN BUBBLE, which were made using rubber sourced from Sri Lankan suppliers who support local growers. Tjærandsen's eight-piece collection closed out Central Saint Martins' 2019 Fashion Design Womenswear BA graduate show with a bang. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Theatrical Fashion:** Innovative fashion designers are exploring transformative, theatrical designs in their collections, providing opportunities for new types of materials and sustainable sourcing. - **Inflatable Clothing:** The rise of inflatable clothing in high fashion offers opportunities for advancements in new types of clothing materials and production techniques. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The use of sustainable materials and support for local growers in fashion is becoming a priority for both designers and consumers, presenting opportunities for sustainable innovation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can capitalize on the trend of theatrical, transformative designs by exploring new materials, production techniques, and sustainable sourcing methods. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The rise of inflatable clothing in fashion presents opportunities for advancements in manufacturing processes, such as the development of new materials and production technologies. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** The use of sustainable materials in fashion, such as the rubber sourced from local growers featured in Tjærandsen's designs, highlights the importance of sustainable agriculture and presents opportunities for advancements in this industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Dome Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-dome-fashion-show.md) - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md) - [Inflated Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-as-a-main-material.md) - [Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chong-shop.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Balloon-Like Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seungjin-yang.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Experimental Programmable Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing.md)