# Fish-Inspired Fashion Siamese Fighting Fish Dresses at Rodarte By mediterranean | Published 2008-04-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rodartes-fish-runway References: [trendinista.blogspot](http://trendinista.blogspot.com/2008/04/rodartes-siamese-fighting-fish.html) & [rodarte.net](http://www.rodarte.net/) Seemingly inspired by the complex beauty and graceful movements of [exotic fish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-art-box), [Rodarte's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice1) fall/winter 2008 runway show presented stunning ethereal and [flowing dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection). [Trendinista](http://trendinista.blogspot.com/2008/04/rodartes-siamese-fighting-fish.html)did a great job of pairing these layered dresses with the fish that seems to be the source of inspiration. A superb sensual runway by Rodarte's Kate and Laura Mulleavy. **Implications** - It is definitely hard to create something that hasn't already been done, whether you are in the fashion business or working at an advertising agency. Being super-creative is a must if you want your business to outshine the rest of the competition. The featured collection of dresses is a good example of looking "outside the box" of creative inspiration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 95% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fish-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to explore underutilized inspirations, bringing new and unexpected styles to the fashion industry. - **Exotic Animal Inspiration:** Potential for designers in various creative industries to draw upon underexplored sources of inspiration to create unique and captivating designs. - **Layered Dresses:** Developing new techniques to layer traditional dresses brings the opportunity to create unique and complex designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion designers have the opportunity to explore new inspirations from diverse sources to create stunning collections. - **Textiles:** New methods of layering fabrics and materials for clothing can be explored and adapted to create new and exciting styles in the textile industry. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can experiment with new inspirations, combining various elements to push boundaries and create new work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice1.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Upcycled Women's Fishing Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-me-fishing.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md)