# Principal Ballerina Impressionist Works The Misty Copeland Degas Series is Stunningly Beautiful By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-02-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misty-copeland-degas References: [harpersbazaar](http://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a14055/misty-copeland-degas-0316/) This stunning editorial produced by Harper's Bazaar US captures Principal Ballerina Misty Copeland recreating several works of art by Impressionist painter Edgar Degas. The series features Copeland posing in couture attire from brands like Valentino, Carolina Herrera, Alexander McQueen and many more. Art works by Degas that are replicated in the series include his statue 'Little Dancer Aged Fourteen' and paintings such as 'Dancer,' while the series was photographed by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory. Misty Copeland is currently a Principal Ballerina with the [American Ballet Theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-by-american-girl) and has high-profile endorsements from brands including [Under Armour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sisterhood-in-style) and [Seiko](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-fullmetal-alchemist). When she was promoted to principal ballerina in June 2015, Copeland became the first African American woman to receive the honor in the American Ballet Theater's 75-year history. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Couture-ballerina Collaborations:** Luxury fashion brands can partner with accomplished ballerinas to create stunning editorial and marketing content that highlight both art forms. - **Fine Art-inspired Fashion Campaigns:** Fashion brands can use iconic artworks and artists as inspiration for their collections, to create high-impact campaigns that generate buzz and promote sales. - **Multidisciplinary Performance Art:** Ballerinas and photographers can collaborate to create multidisciplinary performance art pieces that showcase the beauty and strength of women in motion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can leverage renowned artists and performers to increase brand recognition and strengthen their brand identity through creative collaborations and campaigns. - **Art:** Art museums and galleries can offer multidisciplinary performance art exhibitions that blend fine art, dance, and fashion to provide a unique and immersive experience to their audiences. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can invest in multidisciplinary performance art pieces that showcase groundbreaking combinations of dance, photography, music, and other art forms to create innovative digital content channels and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ballet-Inspired Altheticwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-pointe-collection.md) - [Black Artist-Designed Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derrick-adams.md) - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [Luxury Artistic Product Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miu-miu-x-helen-marten.md) - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Artful Motion Toy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nina-chanel-abney-bravo.md) - [Female Athlete-Fronted Luxury Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-x-wnba-campaign.md)