# Fierce Femme Formalwear Z Berhan Yilmaz Showcases Striking Evening Wear Style By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-01-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-berhan-yilmaz1 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--Eveningwear-fireworks-5662.html) & [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/stylists/p--zberhan-15543.html) Slicked back hair, red lips and sequin bottoms evoke an alluring and powerful female in this shoot styled by Z. Berhan Yilmaz. The former fashion editor has united black-tie chic with womanly sensuality in ‘Eveningwear Fireworks’, photographed by Mehmet Erzincan. Single accessories and crimson accents pop off of model Paulina Wyka’s flashes of milky skin. I particularly love the artistic choice to pair a glam beaded-bodice gown with black knee-high boots. Z. Berhan Yilmaz flawlessly pulls together his concept of “masculine-as-feminine” formalwear in his ‘Eveningwear Fireworks’ portfolio. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 32% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Black-tie Chic:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate masculine elements into formalwear, creating a unique and powerful aesthetic. - **Sensuality in Eveningwear:** Chance for fashion brands to redefine traditional formalwear by incorporating sensual and provocative elements. - **Artistic Pairings:** Platform for stylists to experiment with unexpected combinations, such as pairing glamorous gowns with edgy boots. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to push the boundaries of formalwear and challenge traditional norms. - **Fashion Styling:** Opportunity for stylists to create new and unconventional looks by combining elements from different fashion genres. - **Fashion Photography:** Chance for photographers to capture and showcase the fusion of elegance and edginess in eveningwear through visually striking images. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Elegant Men's Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-victor1.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Chic Corporate-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection.md) - [Embellished Holiday Party Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-party-edit.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-azazie.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md)