# Feminine Medieval Fashion The S Moda 'Musas de Fantasia' Editorial is Inspired by Archaic Stories By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-moda-musas-de-fantasia References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/satoshi-saikusa-medieval-fantasy-ella-kandyba-nadine-ponce-s-moda-september-2012/) & [smoda.elpais](http://smoda.elpais.com/) The S Moda 'Musas de Fantasia' editorial is inspired by [archaic fairy tales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1), visualizing how the princesses and heroines must have looked in them. It revisits the medieval times for romantic ensembles that are fit for strong and powerful women. Complete with golden armor, these princesses can take on dragons, evil queens and more. Lensed by Satoshi Saikusa, the S Moda 'Musas de Fantasia' editorial appears in the September 2012 issue of the magazine. It stars models Nadine Ponce and Ella Kandyba. The Brazilian and Ukrainian beauties were styled by fashion editor Francesca Rinciari. She pulled pieces from the racks of such labels as [Balmain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-ternels-de-balmain), Viktor & Rolf, Paco Rabanne and [Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-new-look). The regal looks were perfected by Jean Luc Amarin and Tiziana Raimondo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Medieval Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create modern fashion inspired by archaic fairy tales. - **Strong and Powerful Women:** Opportunity for brands to cater to the growing demand for empowering and confident fashion choices. - **Romantic Ensembles:** Opportunity for retailers to offer elegant and romantic clothing options that appeal to consumers seeking a sense of nostalgia. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate historical elements into their designs. - **Beauty:** Opportunity for beauty brands to create makeup and hair products that complement medieval-inspired fashion. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for filmmakers, costume designers, and theater companies to incorporate elements of medieval fashion into their productions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Feminine Spring Apparel Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom.md) - [Enchanting Mediterranean Swim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-sol-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Authentic Fashion House Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springsummer-2024.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md)