# High-Fashion Fairy Tales 'Christian Lacroix and the Tale of Sleeping Beauty' Reworks Fables By Jordy E | Published 2012-03-05 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacroixs-sleeping-beauty1 References: [nylonmag](http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=7689) & [net-a-porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/317877) Fashion writer Camilla Morton’s latest narrative 'Christian Lacroix and the Tale of Sleeping Beauty' has turned the preservation of [traditional fairy tales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-enchanting-collection) on its head. In place of the charming prince, who is so familiar to children and adults alike, the world-renowned fashion designer Christian Lacroix serves as an unlikely magnate. The plot becomes particularly jumbled when Mr. Lacroix awakes the princess with -- get this -- a makeover. Out goes the kiss, in comes a [wardrobe overhaul](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wizard-of-oz-capsule). Christian Lacroix enthusiasts can rest assured that the [trance-like illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rachel-riley) have been made by the designer himself and are being sold for a fraction of the price of most Lacroix-embossed products. Given Lacroix’s penchant for setting the bar, future generation-Y fable tweaks may begin to take shape. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Reimagined Fairy Tales:** Opportunity to create modern and unexpected adaptations of traditional fairy tales, incorporating different industries and perspectives. - **Fashion Design Collaboration:** Potential for fashion designers to collaborate with authors or artists to create unique fashion-inspired narratives. - **Illustrated Storytelling:** Increasing popularity of illustrated storytelling as a creative and visually compelling way to engage audiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can explore new ways to merge fashion and storytelling to captivate consumers. - **Publishing:** Opportunity for publishers to incorporate illustrations and collaborations with fashion designers to create visually stunning narrative experiences. - **Art and Illustration:** Artists and illustrators can expand their client base by creating unique illustrated narratives for fashion designers or authors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Couture Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Luxe Literary-Inspired Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-book-tote.md) - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md) - [Equitable Fairy Tale Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fair-tales-by-odeabank.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Sleep Support Fairy Tales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepless-beauty.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairytales-collection.md)