# Gender-Fluid Demi-Couture Collections Reed Harris Spring 2023 Challenges Gender Codes in Design By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-09-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reed-harris-spring-2023 References: [vmagazine](https://vmagazine.com/article/fighting-for-fluidity-harris-reed-spring-2023-at-london-fashion-week/) Reed Harris Spring 2023 debuted MISE EN SCÈNE at London Fashion Week with exaggerated designs that take inspiration from debutante balls and challenge gender norms in design. The performative works of art weave in the British-American designer's theatrical style for a take on a "new fluid society" that juxtaposes the rigorous codes of debutante balls. Throughout the demi-couture collection, pieces like crinolines, corsets, headpieces and embellishments are reimagined with exaggerated proportions, inverted structures and distorted silhouettes. In collaboration with Vivienne Lake, headpieces were created to accent the looks. Regal blues, rich yellows and bold hot pinks can be seen throughout the [Spring fashion collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025), demanding attention and offering a new take on an aristocratic event through the lens of [challenging conventional gender design codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take). Image Credit: Marc Hibbert ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Gender-fluid Fashion:** Designing gender-fluid fashion that challenges traditional gender norms and promotes inclusivity. - **Demi-couture:** Incorporating exaggerated designs and theatrical styles into demi-couture collections for a unique take on luxury fashion. - **Collaborative Headpieces:** Using collaborations with accessory designers to create unique and striking headpieces for fashion collections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Innovating in the luxury fashion market by designing collections that challenge gender norms and incorporate theatrical elements. - **Accessories:** Partnering with fashion designers to create unique headpieces that complement and accentuate clothing designs. - **Entertainment:** Exploring theatrical and performative elements in fashion design for use in stage productions, movies, and other entertainment industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md)