# Big Top Fashion 'Circus Life' Editorial by Ben Duarte Features Clown Couture By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-06-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-under-the-big-top-circus-life-by-ben-duarte References: [fashionserved](http://www.fashionserved.com/Gallery/Circus-Life-Editorial/237134) & [benduarte](http://benduarte.com/) Ben Duarte’s 'Circus Life' fashion editorial images are slightly on the creepy side but rock the three ring theme well. The models in mannequin-like poses and [edgy make-up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks) are fitted out in [black, white and red outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir). Cut-out swimsuits, [pop-art print tunics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025) and burlesque-styled bodysuits worn with lace leggings are all hot fashions of the moment. Shot in front of a red and white ‘Big Top’ backdrop, the girls show attitude while positioned on circus podiums on a straw floor. I love the black clown-inspired eye make-up and the over-accentuated Kewpie doll lips. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Circus Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create bold, whimsical and daring fashion pieces inspired by the circus theme. - **Pop-art Prints:** Trend in fashion featuring bold and colorful graphics that resemble pop-art artworks, providing opportunity for graphic designers to collaborate with fashion brands. - **Burlesque-inspired Clothing:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create clothing that merges vintage style underwear with everyday wear, introducing classic pin-up aesthetic into mainstream fashion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion designers, marketers, and retailers can draw inspiration from the bold and playful circus aesthetic to create trendy and distinctive clothing lines. - **Swimwear:** Swimwear designers can incorporate the emerging trend of cut-out swimsuits into their designs. - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity for graphic designers to work with fashion brands in integrating pop-art prints into their clothing lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Circus Tent-Inspired Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-circus.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md)