# Ballroom-Inspired Haute Couture Designs Rodarte's Fall 2018 Focuses on Red Nuances and Polka Dots By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-01-31 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haute-couture-designs References: [vogue](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2018-readhttps://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2018-ready-to-wear/rodarte/slideshow/collection#1y-to-wear/rodarte/slideshow/collection#1) & [wmagazine](https://www.wmagazine.com/story/ava-phillippe-reese-witherspoon-daughter-rodarte-lookbook-model) [Rodarte's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice1) Fall 2018 haute couture designs revert to the flamboyant and rhythmic motifs of Latin dance wear. From black polka dots on red fabrics to the classic free-flow and layered structural features of [flamenco dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-fall-dresses), Rodarte truly embraces Latin culture with a playful and modern twist. Ava Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon's daughter, makes an appearance in the lookbook for Fall 2018 haute couture designs. Featured in a dreamy light pink gown and gorgeously arranged flower corsages and head piece, the 18-year-old makes her debut in fashion. In a statement, Rodarte's Fall 2018 designers share that its a thrill "to feature women who inspire [them]." Ava is joined in front of the camera by Rowan Blanchard, as well as Danai Gurira, Kim Gordon and a pregnant Kristen Dunst, who is showing off her baby bump in a beautiful white and red embroidered gown. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Latin-inspired Haute Couture:** There is an opportunity to infuse Latin culture and motifs into high-end fashion designs. - **Celebrity Fashion Collaborations:** Collaborating with celebrities can create buzz and draw attention to a fashion brand. - **Floral Accents in Fashion:** Incorporating floral elements into clothing designs can create a dreamy and romantic aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate Latin dancewear elements into their designs. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industry professionals can collaborate with fashion brands to create celebrity-driven clothing lines. - **Floral and Event Design:** Floral and event designers can offer services to fashion brands looking to incorporate floral accents into their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dominican Heritage-Inspired Fashion Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominican-heritage.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice1.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Couture Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-2024-campaign.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Fabric-Focused Couture Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubirosa.md)