# Scene Queen Fashion The Dazzle Collection by Cotton Candy Punk Couture is Bold and Beautiful By Short Pants | Published 2011-09-09 | Updated 2011-09-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dazzle-collection-by-cotton-candy-punk-couture References: [cottoncandypunk](http://cottoncandypunk.com/Dazzle.html) & [thecottoncandypunk.blogspot](http://thecottoncandypunk.blogspot.com/2011/05/cotton-candy-punks-behind-scenes-of.html) The [Dazzle Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-care-system) by [Cotton Candy Punk Couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-snows-terry-robe) could be described and has been described by the [Portland Mercury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cascade-backpack-kids) fashion blogger marjory Skinner as being Betsey Johnson-esque. Cotton Candy Punk Couture is hands-down emerging designer to watch out for. The Dazzle Collection was presented at the Cultural Baptisam Fashion Show in July and is for sale on Etsy. Cotton Candy Punk Couture is for the rockers and scene queens who want to stand out in the fashion world. Cotton Candy Punk Couture is an emerging brand from Portland and in recent years has been gaining much press and exposure. The Dazzle Collection allows fun rockers to make an intense fashion statement, while at the same time, supporting up-and-coming local designers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bold Fashion:** Designers are creating clothes that make a statement and empower fashion-forward individuals. - **Local Fashion:** More consumers are seeking out clothing made by emerging designers and supporting their local fashion communities. - **Alternative Fashion:** Consumers are seeking out fashion that deviates from traditional styles and embraces individuality. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Emerging designers have an opportunity to create bold and alternative fashion that appeals to consumers seeking unique styles. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the local fashion scene by stocking clothing made by emerging designers and promoting their work to consumers. - **Online Marketplace:** Online marketplaces like Etsy provide a platform for emerging designers to sell their unique fashion to a global audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Blind Box Fashion Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cider.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Reimagined Doll-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-cider-collection.md)