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# Chainmail Waist Cinchers
Deff's 'Summerlight' for BeandLife is Futuristic Fantastic

By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-23 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deff-summerlight-beandlife
References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Summerlight/271104) & [deffworld](http://www.deffworld.com)

Deff’s ‘Summerlight’ editorial is a [futuristic fashion fantasy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) shot for Spanish magazine BeandLife. In the shoot, models don giant sunglasses and snowboarding goggles to accentuate their pants-free fashions.

Deff’s ‘Summerlight’ shoot for [BeandLife](http://www.beandlife.com/) also introduces a blend of two fashion themes I’ve been keeping my eyes on lately—medieval armor and burlesque corsetry. In the first image, the model wears a waist cincher that’s made of chainmail. Imagine that at King Arthur’s Round Table!

Click through the gallery above to see more images from Deff’s ‘Summerlight’ shoot.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.5/10
- Popularity: 90% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Medieval-inspired Fashion:** Bringing the style of the Middle Ages into contemporary fashion, designers can create unique garments and accessories that make a bold and dramatic statement.
- **Futuristic Accessories:** Incorporating unconventional accessories such as giant sunglasses and snowboarding goggles can help to create visually stunning editorials and photoshoots which advertise the product more effectively.
- **Modern Burlesque:** A modern twist on burlesque fashion can be a great disruption as it combines classic pieces with modern fashion trends, creating a style that is fun and fresh to wear.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the popularity of blending medieval-inspired garments with contemporary fashion to create unique and long-lasting styles.
- **Accessories:** The accessories industry can tap into the trend of using unconventional items, like giant sunglasses and snowboarding goggles, to enhance modern fashion pieces and make a bold fashion statement.
- **Entertainment:** Modern burlesque-inspired fashion can be popular in the entertainment industry, where it can be incorporated in different productions for shows and musicals, spicing up the show and making it more playful and engaging for the audience.

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