# Surreal Ball Gown Photography The Hian Tjen Ballgown Editorial Will Have You Lusting for a Gala By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-11-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hian-tjen-ballgown-editorial References: [astairwaytofashion](http://astairwaytofashion.com/2013/11/08/the-fabulous-dresses-of-hian-tjen-by-luki-featuring-milena-stepien/) The Hian Tjen Ballgown editorial starring Milena Stepien will make you wish your social calendar included more galas and cocktail parties so you would have an excuse to don these pretty, [floor length garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martina-liana). Stephien was photographed by Luki in a series of [dream like shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles). Stephien contorts her body in a Zen-like pose for one photo, while another captures her mid-air, as she falls in a plume covered dress. Yet another shot sees Stephien peacefully slumbering in a human-sized birds nest adorned with gargantuan butterflies. The photos are stylistically beautiful, enhancing Tjen's gorgeous, stand-alone gowns without overpowering them. Whether you prefer a [heavily embellished mermaid gown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houghton-x-albright) or an intense taffeta train, Tjen's collection will have fashion lovers salivating. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Fantasy Fashion Photography:** There is an opportunity for fashion photography to become more surreal and whimsical to create stunning visuals. - **Statement Pieces in Fashion:** Designers can innovate by creating unique statement pieces that stand out on their own in fashion photography. - **Simulated Environments in Photography:** There is a trend towards creating simulated and fantastical environments to showcase fashion pieces in photography. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can innovate by creating bold, statement pieces that lend themselves to striking photography. - **Photography and Videography:** There is an opportunity for photographers and videographers to experiment with creating simulated environments to showcase fashion pieces in new and visually striking ways. - **Digital Art:** Digital artists can help bring designer's fantastical concepts to life, creating even more immersive and striking photography and videography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Hotel-Inspired Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-st-regis-chicago-x-atelier-mira-couture.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Inclusive Bridal Gown Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feather-kissed-collection.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Stunning Luxury Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martina-liana.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md)