# Enchanting Glowing Gowns Claire Danes' Met Gala Dress Features Delicate Fiber Optics Lights By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-05-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claire-danes-met-gala References: [vanityfair](http://www.vanityfair.com/style/2016/05/met-gala-2016-red-carpet) At the 2016 Met Gala, Clair Danes' Met Gala ensemble stole the show. The theme of this year's gala was 'Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology,' and Danes arrived in style looking like a modern-day Cinderella in a powder blue gown by Zac Posen that was not only stunning, but high-tech. The gown was outfitted with 30 sewn-in miniature battery packs, which were used to power the custom fiber optics that lit up the gown in the dark. During the Gala, Danes and her outfit were quick to create tons of interest on social media. Other standout looks from the Met Gala included Emma Watson's black-and-white Calvin Klein gown made from recycled plastic bottles and the nude pearl-embroidered latex dress by Givenchy Haute Couture that was sported by Beyoncé. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High-tech Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate technology into clothing for innovative and eye-catching designs. - **Eco-fashion:** Potential for fashion industry to create garments using sustainable and recycled materials, reducing environmental impact. - **Social Media Influence:** Importance of capturing attention and generating buzz through social media platforms for brand exposure and engagement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to integrate technology and sustainability into their creations. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Chance for textile manufacturers to develop and produce sustainable fabrics and materials to meet the demand for eco-fashion. - **Digital Marketing:** Opportunity for digital marketing agencies to assist fashion brands in creating social media campaigns and content that resonates with audiences and generates viral attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Inclusive Prom Dress Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prom-collection.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Biodesign-Backed Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gozen-x-beymen.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md)