# Multicultural Couture Megan Hayward's 'Veil' Dress Fuses East & West Fashion By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-06-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megan-hayward-veil-dress References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/The-Veil/255137) When Megan Hayward set out to design her ‘Veil’ dress, she wanted to incorporate the veils found in [Eastern culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anamika-khanna-x-hm) into a dress that would also suit Western taste. The result is this below-the-knee gown, which features a long cowl that can be pulled up to cover the wearer’s head like a veil. We’ve seen a number of [multicultural fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abaya-capsule) that incorporate design cues from all over the world. Check out some of my favorites below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Multicultural Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to blend elements of different cultures in their designs. - **East-west Fusion:** Potential to create fashion pieces that combine elements from Eastern and Western cultures. - **Modest Fashion:** Emerging market for fashion that offers more coverage while still being stylish. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Designers can explore innovative approaches to creating multicultural fashion pieces. - **Textile and Fabric Industry:** Opportunity to develop unique fabrics and materials to incorporate into multicultural fashion designs. - **Modest Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to cater to the growing demand for modest fashion options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Bridal Veils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-traditional-wedding-veils.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md) - [Inclusive Bridal Gown Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feather-kissed-collection.md) - [Glam Indian Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anamika-khanna-x-hm.md) - [Modesty-Focused Ramadan Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcm-1.md) - [Region-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abaya-capsule.md) - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md)