# Cotton Candy Bubble Skirts Heatherette By Bianca | Published 2008-04-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-bubble-skirts-heatherette References: [fashionista](http://fashionista.com/2008/04/is_heatherette_dunzo.php) Heatherette has created with some pretty eccentric fashions, their collections continue to take the cake in terms of colour brilliance. However, some would argue there are pieces that look much like imitations of fashions you might see among a [Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-paradise) [Couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haute-couture) collection. Just look at the main image. They paired a turquoise wife beater with pearls and a huge, flouncy balloon skirt. It featured [cotton candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-cake) (or is it bubble gum?) blues and pinks in stripes and polka dots of different sizes, the waist portion topped with an enormous bow. To complete the look, it was paired with white ribbon-topped pumps. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eccentric Fashion:** Design and produce fashion items that break the mold of traditional fashion trends. - **Color Brilliance:** Push boundaries with colorful and vibrant designs that capture attention and stand out amongst competitors. - **Polka Dot Designs:** Incorporate polka dot designs into fashion items in unique and unexpected ways to create an eye-catching and memorable look. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry has the opportunity to create new and unique designs that break the mold of traditional fashion trends. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Innovative textile manufacturers can create fabrics that capture the vibrant and colorful designs of eccentric fashion trends. - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can create ribbon-topped pumps and other unique shoe designs that complement eccentric fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Animal-Themed Cotton Candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluffee-floss.md) - [Cotton Candy Drink Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-magic-floating-puff-balls.md) - [Layered Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-layer-cake.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Candy-Inspired Tonal Streetwear Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-drop.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Towel-Resembling Luxe Skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/towel-skirt.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md)