# Perfume Bottle Couture Mary Katrantzou Dresses are Walking Fragrance Vessels By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-02-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfume-bottle-couture-mary-katrantzou-dresses-are-walking-fragrance-vessel References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/F2009RTW-MKATRANTZOU) Mary Katrantzou showed these absolutely fabulous [futuristic patterned dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion) at London Fashion Week. The prints are photographic quality graphic and many look like perfume bottles brought to life. The more I look at them, the stronger the [fragrance connection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepe-jeans-london-fragrances) emerges. Crystal stoppers, narrow scent dispersing openings and liquid gold vessels in organic shapes reminiscent of [fine perfume bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfume-bottle-ornaments). **Implications** - The fashion industry pulls inspiration from the strangest of places at times, with some pieces bearing a similar aesthetic to the most mundane, everyday items. These dresses by Mary Katrantzou are a perfect example, serving as a tale to all emerging designers to always keep their eyes open--you never know when inspiration will hit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Futuristic Fashion:** The use of futuristic patterns and designs in fashion can create unique and eye-catching pieces that draw inspiration from unexpected sources. - **Multifunctional Clothing:** Clothing that serves multiple purposes, such as acting as both fashion and fragrance distribution, can offer consumers more value and convenience. - **Photographic Prints:** The use of photographic quality graphic prints in fashion can create visually stunning and realistic designs that push the boundaries of traditional fashion design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take inspiration from unexpected sources and incorporate them into unique and innovative designs. - **Fragrance:** The fragrance industry can explore new ways of distributing and experiencing scents, such as incorporating them into clothing or accessories. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The textile manufacturing industry can experiment with new materials and designs that combine functionality and fashion, such as creating fabrics that also distribute fragrance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Inspired Amber Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-new-look.md) - [Boundary-Blurring Perfume Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfumery-methods.md) - [Perfume-Inspired Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chloe-wine-collection.md) - [Artistic Perfume Bottle Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/do-perfume.md) - [Provocatively Packaged Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handbag-scents.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Fashion Brand Lavender Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabuloso.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepe-jeans-london-fragrances.md) - [Venice-Inspired Luxury Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fragrance1.md)