# Dreamy Princess Dresses The Elie Saab Fall 2011 Couture Collection is Light and Airy By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elie-saab-fall-2011-couture References: [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/Elie-Saab-Fall-2011-Couture-18176285) & [eliesaab](http://www.eliesaab.com) The Elie Saab Fall 2011 Couture collection seems to have been made specifically for a [fairy princess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow). Light, [airy and whimsical](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection), each [frock and gown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-atelier-collection) appears to be made out of fantastical materials such as wisps of clouds instead of fabric and twinkling stars instead of sequins. The line is simply surreal. Surprisingly enough, the Elie Saab Fall 2011 Couture collection was inspired by something entirely urban--skyscrapers. Of course, it is not so strange an influence when you hear the explanation from stylist Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, "We wanted to explore the fragility of femininity. These dresses have a diaphanous fairy like feel to them but remain empowering." I especially like how each dress was presented in a gradientlike pattern during the fashion show. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fairy Tale Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create whimsical and dreamy dresses inspired by fantastical elements. - **Architectural Influence:** Potential for incorporating architectural motifs and structures into fashion designs. - **Empowered Femininity:** Space for creating clothing that blends fragility and strength to empower women. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Designers can explore fantastical and delicate elements to create unique and enchanting clothing. - **Architecture:** Architecture can serve as inspiration for incorporating structural elements into fashion design. - **Feminine Empowerment:** Opportunities for brands and designers to create clothing that celebrates the strength and fragility of femininity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md)