# Inquisition Inspired Fashion Mads Lehn Kruse Brings Back Dark Ages By TrendHead | Published 2008-11-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inquisition-inspired-fashion-from-mads-lehn-kruse References: [madskruse.net](http://madskruse.net/) Mads Lehn Kruse, a graduating Student at The Danish Design School Kolding, made an amazing [fashion collection of womenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) inspired by inquisition methods of the Dark Ages. These are stunning pictures, although it doesn’t look very comfortable to wear metal cages with bolts and screws pointing at your temples. I think it’s great to look at the works of [young designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindcraft-project) before they make it into the big labels or start their own fashion companies. This young man is definitely one to look out for. I love the [big mouth and eye accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 16% | 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 - **Dark Ages Fashion:** The trend of incorporating elements from inquisition methods into fashion creates a unique and edgy style opportunity. - **Experimental Womenswear:** The trend of pushing the boundaries of traditional womenswear with unconventional materials and designs opens up opportunities for avant-garde fashion brands. - **Accessories as Statement Pieces:** The trend of using bold and attention-grabbing accessories, such as big mouth and eye accessories, allows for innovative and expressive fashion statements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry can explore the disruptive innovation of merging historical elements with contemporary fashion to create bold, new aesthetics. - **Avant-garde Fashion Brands:** Avant-garde fashion brands have the opportunity to embrace experimental womenswear as a way to differentiate themselves and appeal to niche markets. - **Accessories Design:** The accessories design industry can capitalize on the trend of using statement accessories to create unique and eye-catching products that complement modern fashion styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md)