# Carnival-Inspired Clothing Shops The Monki Carnaby Street Shop by Electric Dreams is Circus-Chic By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monki-carnaby-street-shop References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/monki-carnaby-street) & [electricdreams.se](http://www.electricdreams.se/) The Monki Carnaby Street shop is designed by Electric Dreams. Shining a spotlight on reflective materiality and finishes, psychedelic patterns and carnival-inspired accessories, this whimsical retail space brings out one's inner child. Located in London's fashion district, Stockholm-based design studio Electric Dreams used underwater life as one of its main inspirations for the spirited space. Resembling an ocean-side carnival, this vivid interior features sparkling led light displays, a distorted mirrored ceiling and a slew of other exaggerated elements. Hanging on recycled ropes from old shipping vessels, colorful clothes are displayed on custom-designed water lily tables and carousel-inspired shelves. Dynamic and full of life, the Monki Carnaby Street shop is child-like space and playful, making its visitors enter into another world once inside. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Carnival-inspired Retail Spaces:** Designing retail spaces inspired by carnival can bring out customer's inner child and create a dynamic atmosphere. - **Psychedelic Patterns and Reflective Materiality:** Incorporating psychedelic patterns and reflective finishes in fashion can add a whimsical touch to clothing designs. - **Custom-designed Display Furniture:** Creating custom-designed display furniture, such as water lily tables and carousel-inspired shelves, can add to the overall experience of a retail space. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Clothing stores can draw inspiration from carnival aesthetics to create unique clothing lines and retail spaces. - **Interior Design:** Designers can incorporate carnival-inspired elements, such as distorted mirrored ceilings and sparkling LED displays, in creating playful interior spaces. - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can create custom-designed pieces, such as water lily tables and carousel-inspired shelves, to display clothing in playful and dynamic ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metaverse-Inspired Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-teen.md) - [Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-joke-shop.md) - [Pastel Palette Retail Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aro-archive.md) - [Brazil-Inspired Charming Retail Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rio.md) - [Lightness-Themed Womenswear Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-by-one-1.md) - [Museum-Inspired High-Fashion Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museuminspired-highfashion.md) - [Boutique Grocery Makeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-clothing-boutique.md) - [Romantic Eyewear Store Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyewear-store-interior.md) - [Ultra-Colorful Design Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-studio.md)