# Storm Inspired Haute Couture Project Runway's Siriano Rocks Fashion Week By karl burkart | Published 2008-09-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storms-siriano-fashion-week References: [greendig.netg](http://www.greendig.netg) & [projectrunway-newsday.blogspot](http://projectrunway-newsday.blogspot.com/2008/09/christian-siriano-spring-2009.html) Christian Siriano took the world by storm with his jaw-droppingly beautiful Spring collection, inspired by the “fierce” and colorful drama of Mother Nature’s stormy sunset skies. Siriano captured the magical effect of dim yellow and flashy orange light, battling to shine through dark clouds. The pallette ranges from charcoal to silver gray with highlights of bold color. Siriano called some of the pieces “lightening dresses” and then there is the dramatic sunset dress with a victorian inspired cloud-like hat in bright orange. This reflects a major zeitgeist I’m seing frequently now in architecture, fine arts and even [wood-clad technology](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-splinter-supercar). I think the fiercer Mother Nature gets, the more we desire to have a connection to her, to feel that we too are part of nature and the artifacts we create a part of her grand design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nature-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring sustainable and eco-friendly materials to create fashion products that mimic the beauty and drama of nature. - **Architectural Inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating nature-inspired elements into architectural designs to create visually stunning and environmentally conscious structures. - **Technology with Natural Touch:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating natural materials, such as wood, into technological products to bridge the gap between nature and technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with fashion designers to create collections that are inspired by the beauty and drama of natural elements. - **Architecture Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Engaging in sustainable architecture practices that incorporate nature-inspired design elements. - **Technology Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing technological products that showcase the natural beauty of materials and provide a more organic experience to users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Affordable Designer Bridalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-and-christian-siriano.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md)