# Dark Angel Fashion Photos Shao-Yen Chen's Ethereal M.A. Womenswear Collection is All-White By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shao-yen-chen References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/view/default.aspx?Category=12&ArticleID=8085&PageNum=1) & [shao-yen](http://shao-yen.com/) Shao-Yen Chen is a 28-year-old Taiwanese-born, London-based fashion designer who recently graduated from Central St. Martin's. His M.A. [womenswear collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) channeled the idea of a dark angel in an [all-white palette wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection). Shao-Yen Chen experiments with a variety of textiles, including unlikely mixes of nylon string, cashmere and lycra. It's this high/low juxtaposition of mediums which draws the public eye to her intricate clothing works. **Implications** - Oxymorons are an interesting way to attract viewers attention and have them wondering how two contrasting elements can effectively play off of one another. '[Dark Angel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-in-color)' is an example of how oxymorons can be use both visual imagery and text to intrigue a consumer market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 21% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High/low Juxtaposition:** Exploring the combination of contrasting elements in design can captivate audiences and create intrigue. - **Oxymoronic Fashion:** Utilizing oxymorons in fashion can engage consumers through contrasting visual and textual elements. - **Intricate Clothing Works:** Creating intricate details in fashion pieces can draw public attention and appreciation for craftsmanship. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry can explore high/low juxtaposition and oxymoronic concepts in their creations to engage consumers. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The textile manufacturing industry can experiment with unconventional fabric combinations to contribute to the production of intricate clothing works. - **Fashion Marketing:** Fashion marketing professionals can leverage oxymorons in fashion campaigns to capture consumer interest and create a unique brand image. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Chinese Luxury Brand Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zouxin.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portalm-x-virtual-fashion-exhibition.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md)