# Eccentric Kaleidoscopic Fashion The Maxxi Jae-Hyung Lee Masquerade Collection is Clownish By Meghan Young | Published 2013-07-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxxi-jaehyung-lee-masquerade-collection References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/maxxi-jae-hyung-lee-the-masquerade-collection/) The Maxxi Jae-Hyung Lee Masquerade Collection is an adventure from beginning to end. Taking the classic concept of a masquerade party and turning it on its head, the designs might obscure the identity of the wearer, but in more of a clownish way than a Venice chic way. Of course, that doesn't mean the looks are silly. Instead, they are wonderfully bold and [electrically eccentric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir). Ranging in a [kaleidoscope of vibrant colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection) and a plethora of prints, the Maxxi Jae-Hyung Lee Masquerade Collection is completely 'in-your-face.' The lookbook images accentuates the [exaggerated silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2) by way of fun, awkward poses. Jaclyn Hudson , a writer for Trendland asks, "Are they sumo wrestlers? Animals? Or are they just models sporting the latest menswear trends? I am not sure, but I certainly like it." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eccentric Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional fashion designs and bold, electric aesthetics to cater to alternative fashion tastes. - **Masquerade-inspired Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique designs that reimagine the traditional concept of masquerade parties with a clownish twist. - **Vibrant Colors and Prints:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop collections featuring a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors and a plethora of prints to captivate fashion-forward consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of fashion design by incorporating eccentric and unconventional elements to stand out in the industry. - **Menswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace exaggerated silhouettes and bold aesthetics to redefine traditional menswear and appeal to fashion enthusiasts seeking unique styles. - **Photography and Lookbooks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with fun and awkward poses in lookbook photography to create captivating images that challenge conventional fashion presentation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.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) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md)