# Circus Warrior Fashion This Wang Xiao Lovecat Editorial is Fierce & Fantastical By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-10-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wang-xiao References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2011/10/wang-xiao-damon-baker-brett-bailey-lovecat.html) & [lovebailey_](http://www.lovebailey.com) The lovely Wang Xiao stars in this black and white photo shoot by Damon Baker for the magazine Lovecat. Appearing in the publication's #2 issue, this editorial showcases Wang Xiao looking both fierce and fantastical as she dons a series of interesting styles that make her look like a high-fashion circus performer. In one shot, she is shown wearing a gauzy, [star-printed gown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign); in another, she wears seriously [geometric leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir) (so sharp that they just might cut you if you dare to touch them) and a pair of torturous-looking platform heels that mimic the look of ballet pointe shoes. This shoot featuring Wang Xiao was styled by Brett Bailey, with makeup by Thorsten Wiess and Kayla Michele. The set design was the work of Luke Abby. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High-fashion Circus Performer:** The trend of high-fashion circus performer style presents opportunities for designers to create bold and whimsical fashion pieces. - **Geometric Leggings:** The trend of geometric leggings with sharp designs opens up possibilities for athleisure brands to create edgy and eye-catching activewear. - **Gauzy Star-printed Gown:** The trend of gauzy star-printed gowns creates opportunities for eveningwear designers to incorporate celestial elements into their designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can tap into the high-fashion circus performer trend by incorporating bold and whimsical elements into their collections. - **Athleisure:** The athleisure industry can capitalize on the trend of geometric leggings by creating unique and edgy activewear pieces that stand out from the competition. - **Eveningwear:** Eveningwear designers can embrace the trend of gauzy star-printed gowns and incorporate celestial motifs into their designs, offering a unique and ethereal aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Lunar New Year Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-campaign1.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Chinese Luxury Brand Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zouxin.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md)