# Dishware Motif Dresses The Paisley Frock by Xenia Infuses a Pattern Commonly Seen on Plates By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2013-02-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paisley-frock-by-xenia References: [xenia.au](http://www.xenia.com.au/user/712232513/web/fashion-details.asp?ItemID=1593) That stunning pattern that you always admired on your grandparents china is featured on the Paisely Frock by Xenia. Escaping the boundaries imposed by [porcelain and bone china](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cynthia-rowley-1), this intricate pattern has made a leap into the world of fashion. During the summer season, [mini dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-back-shift-dress) are bound to make an appearance, but this particular pattern will make its wearer stand out from the crowd. Its cute and conservative neckline, eye-catching pattern and pleated waistline are just a view of the perks of picking this Paisley Frock by Xenia. Get your [summer wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-fifth) started with a garment that is all things graceful and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dishware-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion companies to explore incorporating dishware-inspired patterns into clothing designs to create unique and eye-catching pieces. - **Vintage Prints in Fashion:** Using vintage prints like the Paisley Frock by Xenia could be a disruptive innovation opportunity to create a nostalgic and unique look in the fashion industry. - **Pleated Waistline in Dresses:** An opportunity for dress designers to experiment with pleated waistline designs to create more flattering and feminine silhouettes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands and designers can innovate by incorporating dishware-inspired patterns, vintage prints, and unique waistline designs in their clothing lines. - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can explore producing fabrics featuring dishware-inspired patterns, vintage prints, and unique pleated designs for fashion brands to use in clothing design. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers have an opportunity to capitalize on the trend of dishware-inspired fashion by stocking clothing items featuring these unique patterns to attract customers who seek individual and memorable pieces in their wardrobes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Patterned Ceramic Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patterned-ceramic-plates.md) - [Patterned Cultural Crockery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dishoom.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Dainty Floral Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cynthia-rowley-1.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Comfort-Focused Bridal Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearly-mini-dress.md) - [Bohemian Wedding Ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-people-2.md) - [Leopard Mini Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-mini-dresses.md)