# Glitzy Galaxy Gowns This Marchesa Silk Tulle Dress Will be a Show-Stopper at Prom By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2013-05-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marchesa-silk-tulle-dress References: [lyst](http://www.lyst.com/clothing/marchesa-sequined-strapless-silk-tulle-gown-blue/?ctx=179384) & [marchesa](http://www.marchesa.com/) This Marchesa silk tulle dress will have ladies elegantly attired for that upcoming awards ceremony, movie premier or even the long-awaited prom night. This twinkling gown resembles a star-studded night sky -- the kind that would take your breath away. The whole of the dress is not studded, but it is gradually embellished in an ombre fashion. At the bottom this dress is sparsely speckled with sequins, but as you go up the dress they increase their presence until the whole bodice is covered. The New York-based designer house have certainly outdone themselves again with this dress. For those who love a dramatic skirt and structured look, this Marchesa silk tulle dress features a toned internal bodice and a lusciously layered skirt. With this dress in your possession, you won't need to escape the city to see the brilliance of the night sky because this silky sequined gown is an exact replica of what you would most likely see. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sparkling Eveningwear:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create innovative garments that incorporate sequins and shimmering materials for glamorous events. - **Ombre Embellishments:** Potential for textile manufacturers to develop new techniques for gradational color embellishment on fabrics, creating unique and visually stunning designs. - **Layered Skirts:** Fashion brands can explore the use of layered skirts in their designs, offering consumers a dramatic and structured look for special occasions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to redefine eveningwear by incorporating novel embellishments and eye-catching materials. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Potential for disruptive innovation in textile manufacturing to create new techniques for ombre embellishment on fabrics, opening up new design possibilities. - **Special Occasion Apparel:** Opportunity for fashion brands to revolutionize special occasion attire by incorporating layered skirts into their designs, offering a fresh and unique look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive Prom Dress Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prom-collection.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Luxury Bridal Designer Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-designer-marchesa.md) - [Hotel-Inspired Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-st-regis-chicago-x-atelier-mira-couture.md) - [Autumn Occasion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-fall-dresses.md) - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [Luxurious Handmade Silk Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-silk-garments.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Doll-Inspired Evening Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4.md)