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# Fashion Designer Fairytales
Camilla Morton & Diane Von Furstenberg Team Up for a Fairtytale Book

By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2012-12-11 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diane-von-furstenberg-and-the-tale-of-the-empresss-new-clothes
References: [disneyrollergirl.net](http://www.disneyrollergirl.net/library-corner-diane-von-furstenberg-tale-empress-new-clothes-camilla-morton/) & [matchesfashion](http://www.matchesfashion.com/product/145382)

Camilla Morton’s 'Diane Von Furstenberg and the Tale of the Empress’s New Clothes' is a charming collection of stories and [whimsical illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche).

This [modern adaptation of a fairytale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-enchanting-collection) follows the trials and tribulations of Diane Von Furstenberg's career in the fashion industry. The marvelous book is littered with DVF's motivational messages for women and fashion. The lovely illustrations were done by Neil Gilks from the DVF studio and are intricate and fit for any [fashion princess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rachel-riley). Fun drawings include an interpretation of the fabulous Diana Vreeland and the Statue of Liberty as a woman toting a bouquet of flowers. The book is a fashion dream come to life and inspirational insight into the wonderful world of Diane Von Furstenberg.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.6/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Fashion Fairytale Books:** The trend of creating illustrated fairytale books based on fashion designers' careers or brand stories.
- **Motivational Fashion Messaging:** The trend of incorporating motivational messages for women in fashion content like books or social media.
- **Fashion Industry Storytelling:** The trend of telling the stories of fashion industry players through creative formats like books or podcasts.

### Where This Applies

- **Publishing Industry:** The publishing industry can create unique and creative content for fashion lovers by leveraging the trend of fashion fairytale books.
- **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands and designers can leverage the trend of motivational fashion messaging to create impactful marketing campaigns.
- **Media and Entertainment Industry:** Media and entertainment companies can leverage the trend of fashion industry storytelling to create engaging content and drive interest in the fashion world.

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