# Romantic Surrealist Fashion The Rochas Spring/Summer Line Boasts the Style of Gala Dali By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-10-01 | Updated 2015-10-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rochas-spring References: [harpersbazaar.au](http://www.harpersbazaar.com.au/runway-report/the-shows/ready-to-wear/2015/10/rochas-ss16-rtw/rochas-ss16-rtw-image-33/) & [vogue.it](http://www.vogue.it/en/shows/show/rochas) Gala Dali -- the wife of late [surrealist painter Salvador Dali](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection) -- is the heart and inspiration behind the Rochas Spring/Summer '16 collection. The fascinating muse-inspired Alessandro Dell'Acqua to create a line of [eccentric and feminine ready-to-wear clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity). The Rochas Spring/Summer '16 collection is [whimsical as well as stunning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026). The easy-to-wear garments are embellished, coated in chrome or detailed with exaggerated decoration. Lace, organza, jacquard and tulle are used to create elongated silhouettes, patent suits, slip dresses, duster coats, flounce dresses, boxy jackets and midi skirts. Bows that extend past the torso are a highlighted detail of this collection along with lightweight 3D effects. Though the artist has been gone for some time, Alessandro Dell'Acqua has brought him back to life with this dream-like collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Whimsical Fashion:** Expanding on the whimsical fashion trend, designers can create eccentric and feminine clothing lines inspired by unconventional muses. - **Exaggerated Decoration:** Designers can explore the trend of using exaggerated decoration in their clothing lines, creating eye-catching and unique designs. - **Lace and Organza:** Incorporating lace and organza into clothing designs can create elongated silhouettes and add a touch of ethereal beauty to garments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from surrealist art and artists' muses to create unique, attention-grabbing clothing collections. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can explore the use of lace, organza, and other delicate fabrics to meet the demand for whimsical and ethereal fashion trends. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can cater to the growing market for whimsical and eccentric fashion by curating collections that feature exaggerated decoration and unconventional inspirations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection.md) - [Romantic Summer-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandra-rich.md) - [Authentic Fashion House Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springsummer-2024.md)