# Paris Couture Week 2008 Highlights Christian LaCroix By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-02-02 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-coutre-week-2008-christian-lacroix-dazzlers References: [christian-lacroix.fr](http://www.christian-lacroix.fr/english/sommaire.htm) Christian LaCroix piled on the fabric in his series of exuberant dresses in Paris. He melded the [haute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-heart-to-the-hands) with the playful and didn't disappoint the [catwalk watchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow). His collection was displayed at the modern Pompideau Center, and the dresses gave a startling impression played against the background. Circus bright colors were his calling card. **Implications** - Fashion shows are important events in the fashion world because they let viewers know what styles are going to be hot in the coming seasons. Brands that endorse [fashion shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-for-a-cause) have an amazing chance at gaining new consumers, especially if they give out free samples of a product that they are promoting. This has definitely influenced other brands to set up more accessible booths at which potential buyers can attain more information on a specific product, increasing their chances of purchasing an item. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fashion Show Advertising:** Brands can gain new consumers by endorsing fashion shows through free samples and accessible booths at which potential buyers can attain more information on a specific product. - **Haute-playful Fusion:** Melding haute designs with playful elements in clothing can create exuberant and memorable collections. - **Colorful Circus Palette:** Creating clothing collections with bright and bold circus-inspired colors can make a statement and leave a lasting impression. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can utilize fashion shows as a means of gaining new consumers and promoting their products. - **Textile and Fabric Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore innovative ways to create playful and colorful fabrics to be used in fashion collections. - **Performance and Circus Arts:** The aesthetics of circus performance can inspire bold and colorful fashion designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md) - [On-the-Road Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-prefall-2023.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md) - [Chinese Luxury Brand Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zouxin.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md)