# Couture-Designed Tutus The New York City Ballet Costumes by Valentino Showcase Decadent Design By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-09-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-york-city-ballet-costumes-by-valentino References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/rarebirds/valentino-at-the-ballet/) & [nycballet](http://www.nycballet.com/) Adding a high fashion flair to classical dance, the New York City Ballet Costumes by [Valentino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unboxing) are decadently designed. Renowned Italian designer Valentino Garavani created 25 costumes for four dance performances at the New York City ballet. Utilizing his signature aesthetic, his creations show fantastical design, boasting a girly palette and copious amounts of tailored tulle. This flawless marriage of fashion and performing art is a testament to the genius of the Italian master. Signature [Valentino red detailing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans) is seen in both the bodice and tutu skirt areas. He compliments each costume with layered motifs and lace appliqués that are bound to have [ballet-loving fashionistas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-rift-black-swan) swooning over each creation. Each piece is an ode to this blending of two arts and makes for a theatrical display of costume couture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Decadent Costume Couture:** The fusion of high fashion and classical dance presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for costume design. - **Signature Aesthetic Collaboration:** Collaborations between renowned designers and performing arts can lead to innovative costume designs. - **Fashion-forward Dance Performances:** Incorporating high fashion elements into dance performances offers an opportunity for unique and captivating experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** The collaboration between high-end fashion designers and performing arts opens up new possibilities and markets for costume design. - **Performing Arts:** The incorporation of couture-designed costumes in dance performances adds an element of luxury and innovation to the industry. - **Event Production:** Event organizers and producers can explore the integration of fashion and performing arts to create visually stunning and unforgettable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer-Made Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unboxing.md) - [Collaborative Couture Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bach-mai.md) - [Disco-Glamour Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rendezvous-ivory.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-2.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Floral-Imbued Fashion Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-of-yves-saint-laurent.md) - [Collab Fashion Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans.md) - [Haute Couture Fragrance Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-anatomy-of-dreams.md)