# Apocalyptic Mouse Ears Bobby Charles Abley's Runway Show is a Walk on the Wild Side of Style By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-08-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobby-charles-abley References: [stylesalvage.blogspot](http://stylesalvage.blogspot.com/2010/06/ravensbourne-ba-graduate-showcase-bobby.html) & [catwalking](http://www.catwalking.com/) You may not know the name Bobby Charles Abley but if fashion is your thing, give it time -- the recent [fashion school graduate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) just put on one heck of a showcase. I haven't seen much work from any of the other designers featured in the Ravensbourne BA [Graduate Showcase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition) but I can guarantee that Bobby Charles Abley's show was one of the [standouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic). The clothing is a bit hard to describe, so check out the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Avant-garde Fashion:** Designers can explore unconventional styles and push the boundaries of traditional fashion for innovative and captivating runway shows. - **Graduate Showcase:** Fashion schools can provide a platform for emerging designers to showcase their unique talents and gain recognition in the industry. - **Creative Runway Presentations:** Fashion shows can experiment with immersive and visually stunning presentations, offering an engaging experience for the audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Brands can embrace unconventional designs and collaborate with emerging designers to create bold and cutting-edge fashion collections. - **Fashion Education:** Fashion schools can foster creativity and support aspiring designers in developing their skills to contribute to the industry's future innovation. - **Event Management:** Event organizers can incorporate innovative concepts and technologies in runway shows to create memorable and impactful experiences for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Ambitious Luxury Menswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kody-phillips.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md)