# Gladiator Mandals Eccentric Desert Knight Fashion at John Galliano's Spring 2010 Show By Bianca | Published 2009-07-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-gallianos-spring-2010 References: [latimes](http://www.latimes.com/features/lifestyle/la-ig-ss2010-john-galliano-pictures,0,7093266.photogallery) John Galliano’s Spring 2010 fashion show was strongly inspired by Middle Eastern themes, with pieces like headscarves and beautiful brocade detailing conjuring up images of elegant, horseback desert knights. Partway into the show, the models pulled a Galliano and the fashion took a twist for the eccentric. Male models wore heavy guyliner and deep bronzers with hair pulled back in headbands and halos of floral springs. The show featured everything from gladiators for men to real leopard skins thrown over the shoulders like a cardigan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Middle Eastern-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create unique collections inspired by the elegance of Middle Eastern fashion. - **Eccentric Men's Makeup:** Potential for cosmetics companies to develop new product lines and tutorials catering to men's makeup and self-expression. - **Animal-inspired Fashion Trends:** Fashion industry can explore the use of animal prints and skins in unconventional ways to create edgy and statement-making pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can tap into Middle Eastern influences and create unique collections that cater to a global audience. - **Cosmetics:** Cosmetics companies can capitalize on the growing demand for men's makeup products and offer innovative options for self-expression. - **Retail:** Retailers can showcase animal-inspired fashion trends and curate collections that appeal to fashion-forward consumers seeking bold and daring styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md)