# Fairytale Formalwear WSJ's 'Dream Weavers' Showcases Soft, Etheral and Feminine Evening Gowns By | Published 2013-07-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feminine-evening-gowns References: [mode.newslicious.net](http://mode.newslicious.net/2013/07/dream-weavers-andreea-diaconu-by.html) & [online.wsj](http://online.wsj.com/search/term.html?KEYWORDS=andreea) WSJ Magazine's latest editorial, titled 'Dream Weavers,' features some strikingly [elegant and feminine evening gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025), channeling a fairy-like attitude that can't help but put viewers into a trance. Each gown featured in the editorial is a long and flowing number, with a [fitted corset and a fuller skirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandra-rich), billowing around model Andreea Diaconu with an ethereal quality. The most striking dress is a pale, pastel pink, complementing Diaconu's pale complexion while maintaining a sense of other-worldliness. With this editorial, WSJ has proven that, even amidst a ton of grungy and harsh fashion styles, some traditional feminine ensembles can go a long way. By turning dreams into reality, as 'Dream Weavers' has done, WSJ has shown that little girls can indeed fulfill their childhood dreams of becoming a true [fairy princess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Feminine Evening Gowns:** Opportunity to create ethereal and magical designs that capture the imagination of customers. - **Traditional Feminine Ensembles:** Potential to offer a unique alternative to grungy and harsh fashion styles by embracing classic feminine designs. - **Fairy-like Attitude:** Chance to tap into the trend of whimsical and dreamy fashion styles that invoke a sense of enchantment. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Innovative designers can create gowns that embody a fairy-like quality to appeal to customers seeking ethereal and feminine evening wear. - **Editorial Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion publications to showcase and promote enchanting and dreamy fashion concepts for their readers. - **Children's Fashion:** Potential to create princess-inspired clothing and accessories that allow little girls to fulfill their dreams of becoming a fairy princess. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-azazie.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md)