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# Inflated Dresses
Jak & Jill and Berardi's Airy Fashion

By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-03-13 | Luxury
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-kill-berardi-inflate-dress
References: [blogs.glam](http://blogs.glam.com/glamchic/2008/03/13/trend-spotting-inflated-figures/)

These designers aren't trying to blow anything up your skirts... well, actually, yes they are. If you want these creations by Jak & Jill and Berardi, then you have to find a strong up draft - like a subway grate - to make them look best. Heading to a fancy soiree? Then make sure you hang around the balcony so your dress literally blows up in your face.

**Implications** - These inflated dresses will garner attention while walking down the street with this specific design. Companies must remember that many consumers have a growing desire to stand out in this busy world, and products that allow this to happen will be profitable. Businesses should consider how their products make a customer feel when trying to be noticed in the modern world.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 64% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Inflated Fashion:** Designers are incorporating inflated materials into their clothing for a unique and attention-grabbing look.
- **Stand-out Products:** Consumers desire products that allow them to stand out and express their individuality in a crowded market.
- **Interactive Fashion:** Clothing that interacts with the environment and forces the wearer to engage in a playful manner is gaining popularity.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate inflatable materials and playful, interactive designs to create unique and attention-grabbing clothing.
- **Event Planning:** Inflated dresses can be used as a unique entertainment and decor element at events, adding a fun and interactive component.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Companies can borrow from the inflated fashion trend to create attention-grabbing marketing campaigns and advertising materials that stand out from the competition.

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