# Enchanted Forest Fashion Photos The 2012 Cotton Candy Punk Couture Shoot is Ethereal By Short Pants | Published 2012-04-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-trends-by-cotton-candy-punk-couture References: [thecottoncandypunk.buzznet](http://thecottoncandypunk.buzznet.com/user/journal/17242083/ethereal-beauties/) & [thecottoncandypunk.blogspot](http://thecottoncandypunk.blogspot.com/2012/04/cotton-candy-punk-couture-ethereal.html) Shot by notably published photographer Matt VegasGlam, the most recent spring 2012 [Cotton Candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-cocktail) Punk Couture photo shoot features the newest collection of formals inspired by goddess-style, [fairy tale fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1). Flowy, bold, seductive and reminiscent of the classic rocker-chic style Cotton Candy Punk Couture is known for, these cocktail dresses and gowns take on an ethereal feeling with unique neck lines and [whimsical silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iclothing). This whimsical feel is furthered by the enchanted forest-feel of the shoot. Photographs of women frolicking in the sunlight among trees in flowing, jewel-toned gowns display the 2012 Cotton Candy Punk Couture line in an impeccable light. This ethereal party shoot will definitely make you want to get dressed up and get outside. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Goddess-style Formal Wear:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating goddess-style formal wear with unique necklines and whimsical silhouettes. - **Enchanted Forest Photoshoots:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more themed and fantastical photoshoots, specifically for fashion. - **Ethereal Fashion Photography:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the realm of ethereal fashion photography. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation within the realm of creating new and unique formal wear inspired by whimsical and ethereal fashion. - **Photography:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the realm of more themed and fantastical fashion photography. - **Event Planning:** There is an opportunity for event planners to create enchanted forest-themed events with an ethereal and whimsical feel inspired by this Cotton Candy Punk Couture shoot. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairytales-collection.md)