# Marie Antoinette Fashions Bryan Hearns' 18th-Century-Inspired Designs are Decadent By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bryan-hearns References: [stylebubble](http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/style_bubble/2010/07/rococo-rewind.html) & [bryanhearns](http://bryanhearns.com/) After watching Sophia Coppola's 'Marie Antoinette' film, I desperately wanted to own [every dress, shoe and ornament](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection) Kirsten Dunst donned. So, you can imagine my envy when I stumbled upon Bryan Hearns' models. Completely decked out in the [18th-century-inspired French fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry) he designed, the models create the [ultimate feminine dream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow). What’s more impressive is the fact that Bryan Hearns made all of the dresses in a week... yes, you read right. Look closely at the images above you'll be blown away. Make sure to enjoy the video as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Historical Fashion Revival:** There is an opportunity to create historical-inspired fashion designs that are modern and wearable for everyday use. - **Rapid Fashion Production:** Fashion companies can explore technology and new techniques to produce and mass-produce clothing faster without sacrificing quality. - **Virtual Fashion Shows:** With the growth of virtual realities, designers can create immersive digital experiences to showcase their collections and tap into a wider audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** With the increasing demand for historically-inspired designs, the fashion industry can embrace the trend and create unique pieces that appeal to the masses. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can explore new production techniques that focus on speed and efficiency to keep up with the demand for fast fashion. - **Virtual Reality Development:** As virtual reality technology continues to evolve, developers can create platforms that cater to the growing needs of the fashion industry for immersive digital experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katherine-tashs-spring-2026.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md)