# High Fashion Mimes 'Imaginarium' by Andrey Yakovlev & Lili Aleeva Features Circus Couture By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-03-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaginarium-by-andrey-yakovlev-lili-aleeva References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Imaginarium/433250) & [photodom](http://www.photodom.com/photographer/ayakovlev) It's about time mimes got the spotlight in the [high fashion world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion), and 'Imaginarium' by Andrey Yakovlev & Lili Aleeva is just the venue to give these amazing live performers their due. Of course, the model in 'Imaginarium' by Andrey Yakovlev & Lili Aleeva isn't actually a mime, but the [avant-garde hair buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens), soundwave-like eye makeup and geisha lips scream 'mime' to me. See more [circus-ready features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow) below. **Implications** - With contemporary society saturated with various images and products, businesses are finding it difficult to garner attention. Using unconventional imagery and marketing tactics is a great way to stand out over leading competitors. Moreover, businesses should not be afraid to take risks, as this will still put them ahead of the competition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mime Fashion:** The implementation of mime-inspired designs in high fashion could create a new trend. - **Circus Couture:** The merging of circus themes with high fashion has the potential to create a disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Avant-garde Makeup:** The use of soundwave-like eye makeup and geisha lips can potentially become a disruptive trend in the beauty industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can incorporate circus-inspirations into their designs to appeal to a wider range of consumers and potentially create a new trend. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can collaborate with fashion and makeup industries to incorporate avant-garde looks and costumes for live performances. - **Beauty Industry:** The beauty industry's adoption of avant-garde makeup designs (like soundwave-like eye makeup and geisha lips) could potentially create a new beauty trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Performance-Driven Designer Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-of-hermes.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md)