# Couture Costumes Armida Ascano Counts Down her Favorite Fashionable Halloween Costume Ideas By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-09-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashionable-halloween-costume References: [youtu.be](http://youtu.be/PZBrRv01HOk) With the year's scariest holiday right around the corner, many women are hunting for fashionable [Halloween costume ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-costume). Trend Hunter Research Expert and Senior Editor Armida Ascano discusses the concept of couture costumes. There is no shortage of pop culture inspired costumes out there, but if you are looking for high-end ways to dress up, magazine spreads like chic Hunger Games editorials are a great place to go for inspiration. In a high fashion homage to [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-halloween-jewelry) princesses, Fab Sugar shows how easy it is to put together an (accidentally) fashionable Halloween costume. Or for those looking for spooky seasonal looks you can wear repeatedly, handy high heels designed by the Queen of kitsh Charlotte Olympia make a chic choice. The top spot for couture costumes goes to the American Horror Story Freak Show contest for [frightening fashion designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-natural-cheese). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pop Culture Costumes:** Opportunity for high-end fashion brands to create couture costumes inspired by popular movies, TV shows, and characters. - **Fashionable Halloween Costumes:** Chance for fashion magazines and brands to showcase stylish Halloween costume ideas that are both trendy and chic. - **Seasonal Costume Collections:** Potential for designers to create spooky yet fashionable costumes that can be worn repeatedly during the Halloween season. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **High-end Fashion:** Opportunity for luxury fashion designers to tap into the Halloween costume market and offer couture options. - **Fashion Magazines:** Potential for fashion magazines to feature fashionable Halloween costume ideas, providing inspiration for stylish individuals. - **Footwear and Accessories:** Chance for shoe and accessory designers to create Halloween-themed products, such as high heels with spooky designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Sweet-and-Salty Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-and-cinnabon-costumes.md) - [Expansive Halloween Pet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petco-bootique.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md) - [Halloween Creamer Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-delight-2.md) - [Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bold-to-the-bone-costume.md) - [Unique Long-Lasting Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rave-and-festival-fashion.md)