# Victorian Fairy Tale Couture This 'True Cinderella' Editorial Features Fairy Tale Costumes By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-09-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairytale-costumes References: [fashioncow](http://fashioncow.com/2013/09/true-cinderella-emily-gualdoni-glassbook-magazine-fall-2013/) & [glass-book](http://www.glass-book.com/v2/true-cinderella/) The 'True Cinderella' editorial for Glassbook Magazine features striking fairy tale costumes inspired by the Victorian era. This eye-catching series updates [fairy tale fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-happily-ever-after) by incorporating shortened gowns and [sparkling accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew). These shots seem to focus on characters from the story Cinderella, including the evil step sisters, the wicked step mother, and Cinderella's prince charming. The stylish step sisters are seen rocking sparkling red eye patches. They also have long dark feathers incorporated into their perfectly coiffed hairstyles. These accessories help these women stand out as villains. The model portraying Cinderella wears a golden dress and natural makeup tones. Unlike the sinister step sisters, she looks virtuous and pure. Photographer Emily Gualdoni perfectly captures the essence of Cinderella in this stunning editorial. These modernized Victorian era looks may inspire some seriously chic fairy tale costumes this Halloween. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Victorian Fairy Tale Fashion:** Opportunities exist for designers to create modern fairy tale fashion using Victorian inspiration. - **Shortened Gowns and Sparkling Accessories:** Incorporating shortened gowns and sparkling accessories into costume design can provide a fresh take on classic tales. - **Character-inspired Accessories:** Incorporating character-inspired accessories can help bring fairy tale characters to life. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can use this trend to create unique fairy tale costumes for events outside Halloween. - **Costume Design:** The trend points to the creation of fresh and stylish costumes by costume designers for people who want to stand out. - **Photography:** Photographers can use this trend in their creative work by shooting portraits or editorials for fashion magazines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Storybook-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairytales-collection.md) - [Sophisticated Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champagne-era.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md)