# Crystalized Ribbon Dresses The Shanghai Tang 'Kaleidoscope' Collection Sparkles By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-09-29 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-tang-kaleidoscope-collection References: [luxury-insider](http://www.luxury-insider.com/Current_Affairs/post/2009/09/29/Shanghai-Tang-Unveils-FW-2009-Special-Edition-with-CRYSTALLIZED-Swarovski-Elements.aspx) & [shanghaitang](http://www.shanghaitang.com/collections.jsp) The Shanghai Tang ‘Kaleidocope’ collection was recently showcased in South Bund, Shanghai. Shanghai Tang, China’s distinguised luxury brand, offered a unique line of flamboyancy and electicism inspired by Cubism and [Art Deco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverso-collection) and mixed with a special edition of sparkling, glamorous pieces made possible by CRYSTALLIZED by [Swarovski Elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-bag-and-juice). The dresses from the Shanghai Tang ‘Kaleidocope’ collection paraded down the runways glittering and radiating with strategically-placed cystals and streams of delicately flowing satin ribbons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Fashion Collaboration:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to collaborate with crystal companies to create sparkling, glamorous pieces. - **Artistic Influences in Fashion:** Fashion brands can draw inspiration from artistic movements like Cubism and Art Deco to create unique and visually striking collections. - **Crystal Embellishments:** Trend of incorporating strategically-placed crystals and satin ribbons into dresses, elevating their glamor and radiance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion industry can explore collaborations with crystal companies to create high-end, sparkling garments. - **Art and Design:** Fashion designers and artists can collaborate to create collections inspired by artistic movements like Cubism and Art Deco. - **Textile and Embellishment:** Opportunity for textile and embellishment industries to develop innovative crystal-embellished fabrics and ribbons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chinese High Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kong-jewelry-group.md) - [Gilded Retail Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-the-keyhole.md) - [Nostalgic Luxury Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celines-zhangyuan-popup.md) - [Luxury Sparkling Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-bag-and-juice.md) - [Culturally Enriched Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-diwali-season.md) - [Symbolic Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-lunar-new-year.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Curved Glass Veiled Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-co-store.md)