# Rabbit Masks & 1920s Fashion PetOrly's Retro-Nouveau 'Sense and Sensibility' Shoot By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petorly-sense-and-sensibility References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Sense-and-Sensibility-/267917) PetOrly's 'Sense and Sensibility' shoot blends fashion cues from the 1900s-1920s with distinctly modern accessories like bunny masquerade-style masks. From neutral shift dresses to black bustle skirts and ruffled knee-highs, this pictorial makes retro fashion look fresh and new. Check out some other 1920s fashion revivals below. **Implications** - The use of animals as an inspiration in the fashion industry plays into the concept of raw sexuality and uninhibited behavior that is ultimately the basis of the haute couture world. Thus, designers often incorporate animal ears, patterns or prints into their collections to appeal to a more sensually aware demographic of stylistas that are unabashed about their animal urges. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-nouveau Fashion:** Blending retro fashion cues with modern accessories creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in fashion design. - **Animal-inspired Fashion:** Incorporating animal ears, patterns or prints into fashion collections appeals to a sensually aware demographic, creating potential for disruptive innovation in fashion marketing. - **Revival of 1920s Fashion:** Reviving 1920s fashion creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry, as designers can blend vintage styles with modern trends. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can innovate by blending vintage styles with modern trends, incorporating animal-inspired elements, and reviving fashion from historical eras. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Luxury Lunar Year Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-lunar-year.md) - [Digital Rabbit Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playboy-rabbitars.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Floral Clover Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoologist-rabbit.md) - [Adorable Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberrys-holiday-campaign.md)