# Character Emulation Misel Saban Shares Her Favorite Examples of Character-Inspired Fashion By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-12-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/characterinspired-fashion References: [youtu.be](http://youtu.be/FGPiAq29Onc)  Growing up doesn't mean you have to stop loving fairy tales, as evidenced by this character-inspired fashion photography. Trend Hunter PR Specialist and Editor Misel Saban counts down her top picks for character emulation, from dark heroine photoshoots to cartoon couture campaigns. Female fairytale photoshoots displays models dressed up like various empowering folklore-featuring women and their relationship with animals. In a couture example, [Chanel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-winter-tale) is inspired by The Flintstones, specifically the hair and animal prints of Wilma and Pebbles. [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-care) Japan's December 2013 issue features an Alice in Wonderland themed editorial full of whimsy and magic, where as Fashion Magazine portrays female characters in an edgier style. Famed photographer Annie Leibovitz captures character-inspired fashion repeatedly in a series of celeb-starring shoots. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Character-inspired Fashion:** Creating fashion collections and photoshoots inspired by popular fictional characters offers an opportunity for brands to tap into nostalgic consumer desires. - **Dark Heroine Photoshoots:** Exploring the darker side of female protagonists in fashion photography opens up possibilities for unconventional and edgy fashion campaigns. - **Cartoon Couture Campaigns:** Brands can leverage the popularity of cartoons to create innovative fashion campaigns that resonate with younger audiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace character-inspired fashion and capitalize on the nostalgia of consumers for iconic fictional characters. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with dark and unconventional photoshoots inspired by heroic female characters to create captivating visual narratives. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can collaborate with fashion brands to promote their characters, creating unique and engaging cartoon couture campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Character-Driven Fashion Newsletters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-realgirl.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md) - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-x-disney.md)