# Avant-Garde Masquerades Outrageous Masks at the Vogue Paris 90th Anniversary Ball By Summer Luu | Published 2010-10-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-paris-90th-anniversary References: [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/Photos-from-Vogue-Pariss-90th-Anniversary-Paris-Fashion-Week-Masquerade-Bash-11300892?page=0,0,3#18) At the [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) Paris 90th Anniversary party, the theme was a masquerade ball. With high-society attendees like luxury fashion designers and models, you can be sure it was fashion couture at its best. Extremely [avant-garde](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion) masks were worn for a show-stopping effect. [Jean-Paul Gaultier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-paul-gaultier-x-crocs) designed a metal one for himself, Tyra Banks wore a fishnet mask and you can be sure there was some Lady Gaga-inspired headgear too. Check out the gallery to catch all the looks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 92% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Avant-garde Masks:** Innovative and outrageous mask designs that push the boundaries of fashion and self-expression. - **Masquerade Balls:** A resurgence in popularity of masquerade balls as an exciting and glamorous event for the fashion-forward crowd. - **Fashion Couture:** A trend of high-end, custom-made fashion pieces that showcase creativity and artistic expression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** An opportunity for fashion designers to create unique and daring mask designs that cater to the avant-garde fashion scene. - **Event Planning:** A growing demand for event planners who can organize and curate masquerade balls with a modern, fashion-focused twist. - **Art and Accessories:** A market for artists and accessory designers to create one-of-a-kind avant-garde masks that blend fashion and artistry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Block Puzzle Carnival Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [High Fashion Clog Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-jean-paul-gaultier.md) - [Bug-Like Avant-Garde Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-01.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md)