# Sickly Sweet Shoots The Cotton Candy Asylum Seres was Inspired by Fairy Tales By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-asylum References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Cotton-Candy-Asylum/1687076) & [afantana.blogspot](http://afantana.blogspot.com/) I have to admit that the title of this photoshoot, Cotton Candy Asylum, was what first caught my attention. Quickly thereafter, the sickly sweet imagery that accompanied that great title really reeled me in. At first cute, the series also features an eerie edge that slowly creeps up on you, so much so that you find yourself looking at [candy and desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candyinspired) in a completely different light. Photographed by Andrei Fantana, the Cotton Candy Asylum photo series was shot for Manoush Boutique, which is based in Romania. Embracing a [fairy tale theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026), Fantana really brought the [whimsical and romantic fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection) to life. The Cotton Candy Asylum photo series was modeled by Ioana Liliana Gheorghe and Iulia Burtea, and styled by Medina Pop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 60% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Whimsical Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in fashion by combining whimsical and romantic elements in designs. - **Eerie Imagery:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in photography by incorporating eerie elements into otherwise cute and sweet visuals. - **Fairy Tale Inspiration:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in storytelling by creating narratives that blend fairy tale themes with unexpected twists. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating whimsical and romantic elements into clothing designs. - **Photography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in photography by exploring eerie and unexpected themes to create captivating visuals. - **Storytelling:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry by creating narratives that combine fairy tale inspiration with unexpected and unsettling elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fair Food-Inspired Chocolate Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fair-foods.md) - [Playful Animal-Themed Cotton Candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluffee-floss.md) - [Salad Dressing Cotton Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranch-cotton-candy.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Layered Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-layer-cake.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Doll-Themed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-1.md) - [Candied Violet Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violet-sucre-by-le-monde-gourmand.md) - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md)