# China Pattern Couture Karisia Paponi's 'It's Four O'Clock' is Teatastic By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-07-16 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-four-oclock-karisia-paponi References: [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/1797_new_fashion_blood_from_antwerp) & [catwalk.levif.be](http://catwalk.levif.be/weekend/fr/mode/catwalk/defile-karisia-paponi/ecoles-ecoles-2009-modeacademie-antwerpen-2009_23639/photo_1334611.html#egomktcurrimg) Designer Karisia Paponi unveiled her collection ‘It’s Four O’Clock’ at the year-end show at the Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Inspired by [china patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cynthia-rowley-1), her scalloped dresses were trimmed with gold, Wedgwood blue and mauve. Even more dramatic were the [saucer jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection). The black and gold cover-up creates a spectacular fashion statement, a cool way to hide from view and a wind-break all in one. However, with enough wind, I would imagine it would be difficult to maneuver down the street. Take a closer look; the dress itself is modeled after a [folded plate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita) in a traditional china pattern. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **China Pattern Couture:** The trend of incorporating china patterns into fashion designs, creating unique and eye-catching garments. - **Scalloped Dresses:** The trend of using scalloped edges on dresses, adding a feminine and delicate touch to the design. - **Saucer Jackets:** The trend of creating jackets inspired by saucers, offering a dramatic and statement-making fashion piece. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace the trend of China Pattern Couture by collaborating with designers to create innovative collections that merge traditional patterns with modern designs. - **Textiles:** The textiles industry can seize the opportunity to produce fabrics with intricate china patterns, catering to the demand for unique and ornate materials. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can draw inspiration from China Pattern Couture to incorporate traditional patterns into home decor, offering a fresh and stylish aesthetic to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destree-x-cabana.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-chow1.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Lunar New Year Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-campaign1.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Patterned Cultural Crockery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dishoom.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)