# Undead Fashiontography 'Zombie Ballroom' by Carl Heindl Captures a Ghoulish Grand Old Time By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-10-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-ballroom References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Zombie-Ballroom/338001) & [eroder](http://www.eroder.com/) 'Zombie Ballroom' by Carl Heindl is a photo shoot for Worn Fashion Journal that captures an undead couple having a grand old time on the dance floor. The models in 'Zombie Ballroom' pose for a portrait, dance, take a break on the sofa, pass out on the floor... Reminds me of Homecoming! Check out more images of 'Zombie Ballroom' by Carl Heindl above, and keep clicking for more ghoulish features in honor of Halloween. **Implications** - With so many different stresses emerging each day, consumers are looking for ways to relieve themselves through their products. Items that feature a fantastical element appeal to shoppers who want to forget their responsibilities for a moment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Fantastical Fashiontography:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create captivating and otherworldly promotional material that appeals to consumers' desire for escapism. - **Undead Aesthetics:** Opportunity for the entertainment and media industries to incorporate zombie and horror themes in their products and marketing campaigns. - **Zombie-inspired Events:** Opportunity for event planners and businesses to create unique and memorable experiences for customers through zombie-themed events and activities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of fantastical fashiontography to showcase their products in a captivating and imaginative way. - **Entertainment and Media:** The undead aesthetics trend presents opportunities for the entertainment and media industries to generate buzz and attract audiences through horror-themed productions. - **Event Planning:** The popularity of zombie-inspired events provides opportunities for event planners and businesses to create immersive experiences that cater to customers' tastes for the macabre. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glow-in-the-Dark Rum Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-skeleton-bottle.md) - [Halloween-Themed Sock Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-sock-collections.md) - [Halloween-Themed Flower Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection.md) - [Undead Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny.md) - [Interactive Fashion Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-room-by-gentle-monster.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-monsters-collection.md)