# Warrior Princess Fashion The Sass & Bide L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Show By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-03-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sass-bide-loreal-melbourne-fashion References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/p--sass-bide-at-the-2010-LOreal-Melbourne-Fashion-Festival-LMFF-5530-81943.html) & [sassandbide](http://www.sassandbide.com/) The Sass & Bide L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival was any Xena lover’s dream come true. For those who are still mourning the demise of beloved [TV series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunger-games-collection) ‘Xena: Warrior Princess,’ recover a bit of your happiness by looking through this gallery. If you’ve never heard of Xena, just bask in the glory of the [warrior princess fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vampire-slayer-collection) that are making their way into the fashion world. These heavily embellished, tight-fitting frocks are a new twist on the [military styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk) we've seen, as they embody the fashion of ancient militia. Take a cue from the Sass & Bide L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival show and look fierce and sexy all at once. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Warrior Princess Fashion:** Fashion inspired by Xena and ancient militia is making its way into the fashion world, providing an opportunity for designers to incorporate heavier embellishments and tighter fittings. - **Military-inspired Fashion:** Military-inspired fashion is seeing a twist with the rise of Warrior Princess Fashion, creating the opportunity for military-inspired brands to incorporate more feminine and ancient militia elements. - **Fierce and Sexy Look:** The fierce and sexy look embodies both strength and femininity, creating a trend of clothing that is both statement-making and functional. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can draw inspiration from the Warrior Princess fashion trend, creating a new subcategory of combat-inspired clothing that incorporates more ancient militia elements. - **Cosmetics Industry:** The cosmetics industry can take advantage of the fierce and sexy look by developing products that complement and highlight the strong features of those who embrace it. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can revive and capitalize on the Xena popularity by creating new shows and events that cater to fans of the Warrior Princess fashion trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Empowering Superhero-Inspired Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-armour.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Timeless Easy-Care Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-lasting-clothing.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Chinese Luxury Brand Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zouxin.md) - [Dystopian Series Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunger-games-collection.md) - [Retro-Themed Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/episode-7-collection.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md)