# Enchanting Aristocratic Anime Jasmin Darnell Fuses Western Ornateness with Eastern Aesthetic By Jason Soy | Published 2011-11-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jasmin-darnell References: [lacarpa.tumblr](http://lacarpa.tumblr.com/post/12345492735/jasmin-darnell#n) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/jdarnell/misc) Jasmin Darnell is a New Zealand-based artist whose style is a unique marriage of eastern and western influences. Though she primarily illustrates women in a manner largely associated with contemporary Japanese animation artists, she sets herself apart by outfitting these dazzling females in ornate Victorian era garbs. The resulting amalgamation is a series of images that are technically impressive, sultry and seductive, yet still maintains a level of class and elegance. Looking through Jasmin Darnell’s impressive art portfolio, one can’t help but be transported back to a 1960s Shanghai when the Asian public adorned themselves in European fashions and parasols were routinely carried by the female population. I dream of a day when that level of sophistication in clothing attire returns and becomes trendy again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **East-west Fusion:** There is an opportunity for artists and designers to create fusion artworks that combine both eastern and western aesthetic elements. - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** The resurgence of vintage styles, such as Victorian era garments, presents an opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate ornate and elegant designs into their collections. - **Sultry Elegance:** There is a growing demand for artwork and visual representations that are both seductive and classy, offering opportunities for artists to create sophisticated and alluring pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore the fusion of eastern and western styles to create unique and visually striking artworks. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can tap into the trend of retro-inspired fashion by incorporating ornate Victorian era garments into their collections. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can produce content that features sultry and elegant aesthetics, catering to the growing audience demand for sophisticated and alluring visuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [Ornamental AI Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prompting-nowhere.md) - [Holiday Gown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-jacqueline.md) - [Jazz Lifestyle-Inspired Dubai Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natalia-contova.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md)