# Mod 17th Century Mini-Dresses Luella's S/10 Collection Updated Version of Aristocratic Ball Gown By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-09-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luellas-spring-2010-collection References: [coutorture](http://www.coutorture.com/5164593?page=0,0,0http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/p--Luella-Womens-SpringSummer-2010-Runway-LFW-3738-57805.html) & [luella](http://www.luella.com) Luellas Spring 2010 collection included elements of design that evoked memories of Marie-Antoinette and 17th century France. Prominent, protruding hips and [structured, pouffed-out shoulders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow) rounded out the miniscule versions of [aristocratic-wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection). The structure of the dresses displayed in Luella’s Spring 2010 collection caused the garments to appear as if they were housing a small, metal hoop-skirt - a la 17th century France- underneath, causing the fabric to jut out around the models in perfect imitation of a rather plump looking bell. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Aristocratic Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create modern interpretations of historic aristocratic clothing. - **Retro-inspired Collections:** Fashion brands can capitalize on nostalgia by incorporating historical elements into their designs. - **Structural Silhouettes:** A trend towards exaggerated shapes and inflated proportions in fashion design. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Designers can explore new possibilities by incorporating historical references into their collections. - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury brands can appeal to customers looking for unique and high-end pieces by offering modern interpretations of aristocratic fashion. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can curate a selection of retro-inspired collections to cater to consumers' desire for nostalgia. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Print-Forward Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md)