# Fish Scale Gowns Miley Cyrus Gets Aquatic on Oscars Red Carpet By Ayman | Published 2009-02-23 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscars-red-carpet-miley-cyrus References: [nymag](http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/02/oscar_red_carpet.html) & [daylife](http://www.daylife.com/search/photos/all/1?q=miley) Teenage sensation Miley Cyrus rocked the Oscars red carpet in an aquatic-inspired Zuhair Murad gown. Miley Cyrus's Oscars red carpet dress featured [fish scale-inspired layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z1-design) that went from the waist all the way down to the gown's small train. The aquatic touch was complemented with a belt that featured two [sea shells and a big pearl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shells-jewel-collection) in the middle. Miley Cyrus finished the look with Neil Lane jewels, BCBG shoes, and [a Mary Norton bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe). **Implications** - Modern consumers share a special relationship with their pets, and these influences are showing up on everyday items, including fashion. Businesses looking to draw in a larger viewership should consider incorporating pet-friendly designs to entice a broad base of consumers, and relate to buyers on a more personal level. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Aquatic-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create clothing designs that feature aquatic elements, such as fish scale patterns and sea-inspired accessories. - **Pet-friendly Fashion:** Potential for brands to incorporate pet-friendly designs in clothing to appeal to modern consumers who have a strong bond with their pets. - **Nature-inspired Accessories:** Opportunity for accessory brands to design jewelry and bags that feature natural elements like sea shells and pearls, adding a touch of nature to fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating aquatic and pet-friendly designs into their collections. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry brands have the chance to create nature-inspired accessories, such as sea-shell themed jewelry and pearl embellishments, to meet the growing demand for unique and eco-friendly designs. - **Accessory:** Accessory brands can tap into the trend by designing nature-inspired bags, like those featuring sea shells, that align with consumers' desire for sustainable and nature-inspired fashion choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Bespoke Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-the-fashion-awards-2025.md) - [Underwater-Created Whimsical Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe.md) - [Holographic Pet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-pet-accessories.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Pet Lunar Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinesestyle-pet-jackets.md) - [Celebrity Pride Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-hippie-partnership.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md)