# Marionette Burlesque Spreads Tina Patni Ties Up Some Hot Models for the Diva Models Calendar By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-01-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tina-patni References: [touchpuppet](http://www.touchpuppet.com/2011/01/30/tina-patni-x-diva-models-calendar/) & [tinapatni](http://www.tinapatni.com/) Beauty and fashion photographer Tina Patni had a hot and fun shoot for the upcoming Diva Models calendar. The alluring calendar spread featured a variety of pleasantly dressed models with strings attached to their limbs as if they were marionettes. Tina Patni combines this [marionette theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-days-of-halloween-set) with early 90's [burlesque attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren) to really show off the appeal of these women. The shoot is both captivating and seductive and we can guarantee many will want this calendar up on their walls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Marionette-inspired Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion designers to incorporate marionette-inspired elements into their designs, such as string details and puppet silhouettes. - **Provocative Photography Concepts:** Photographers can experiment with combining contrasting themes like the playful innocence of marionettes with the sultriness of burlesque fashion. - **Novelty Calendars:** The popularity of unique calendar concepts, like the Diva Models calendar featuring marionette-inspired fashion, could result in increased demand for similarly niche products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the marionette and burlesque theme to create new collections that will appeal to consumers interested in unique and playful designs. - **Photography:** Photographers can take cues from Tina Patni's concept of combining contrasting themes to create provocative and eye-catching shoots. - **Stationery and Home Goods:** Stationery companies and home goods manufacturers may see increased demand for novelty products featuring the marionette and burlesque theme, such as calendars, wall art, and journals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Doll-Inspired Modern Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Indian Heritage-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anita-dongre.md) - [Naughty Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesels-xxxmas.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md)