# Underwater Haute Couture Songe de Robes Fashion Shoot Without Models By Pearl | Published 2008-07-31 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-haute-couture-songe-de-robes-fashion-shoot References: [stylefrizz](http://stylefrizz.com/200807/songe-de-robes/) & [fashion-ation.net](http://www.fashion-ation.net/category/women/post/48/stiletto-magazine-songe-de-robes-france.aspx) Raphael Dallaporta's amazing underwater shots of dresses designed by [top fashion designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-jean-paul-gaultier) proves that supermodels are really not necessary to showcase designer creations. This is [haute couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-car-couture) like you've never seen before. Not only are there no models, but there is also no runway, no makeup, no exotic location and a whole host of other things usually associated with a [fashion show or shoot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models). He took these pictures for Stilleto magazine. The work of Christian Lacroix, Givenchy, Chanel, Marizio Galante and Giorgio Armani are all featured. Taking underwater fashion pictures is becoming a serious trend. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 83% | 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) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Underwater Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized cameras or equipment to capture high-quality underwater fashion shots without the need for models. - **Virtual Fashion Shows:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive virtual reality experiences that allow fashion designers to showcase their creations without the need for physical runway shows or models. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore eco-friendly materials and production techniques to design underwater haute couture that is both visually stunning and environmentally conscious. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to automate the process of selecting the best underwater fashion shots from a large pool of images. - **Virtual Reality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop virtual reality platforms specifically tailored for fashion designers to host virtual fashion shows, allowing global participation and reducing costs. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion designers and environmental experts to create a circular economy model for underwater haute couture, promoting recycling and upcycling of materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underwater-Created Whimsical Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Artistic Dress NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Exquisite High Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campaign-film.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md)