# ‘Flashdance' Fashion The Fleur Wood L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Show By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-03-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fleur-wood-loreal-melbourne-fashion References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--Fleur-Wood-at-LMFF-2010-3336.html) & [fleurwood](http://fleurwood.com/) The [Fleur Wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-fleur-and-lacoste) L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival show had models dancing down the runway in [ballet-inspired tutus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-rift-black-swan) matched with the sweats of the urban dancer. Fleur Wood’s runway showcased the perfect marriage of two conflicting fashionologies. Mixing the delicateness of girly fashion with the carelessness of tomboyish styles, the Fleur Wood collection makes a serious case for [dance-inspired style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkinetic-fluent-1). I especially like the combination of the iconic ‘Flashdance’ sweater with the frilly pink tutu. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ballet-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create collections inspired by ballet aesthetics and dancewear. - **Tomboyish Styles:** Potential for fashion brands to incorporate tomboyish elements into their designs, creating a mix of delicate and casual fashion. - **Dance-inspired Style:** Opportunity for fashion brands to tap into the trend of combining dance and fashion, creating collections that merge elegance and movement. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate ballet-inspired and tomboyish styles into their designs. - **Performing Arts:** The performing arts industry can leverage the popularity of dance-inspired fashion, collaborating with fashion brands for costumes and merchandising opportunities. - **Fitness Apparel:** Fitness apparel brands can explore designs that incorporate both delicate and casual elements, catering to customers who want to express their personal style during workouts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Altheticwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-pointe-collection.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Balletcore Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkinetic-fluent-1.md) - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)