Almost everyone raises a fish in their lifetime, whether it be a goldfish or little guppy. As a kid I had my fair share of fish as pets, but my favorites were always Siamese fighting fish. Something about their deep and vibrant hue and the way their tail and fins floated through the water just seemed captivating and magical. I never thought that the enticing appearance and movement of the fish could be reflected in fashion. At Rodarte’s fall/winter 2008 show, models were adorned in vibrant dresses inspired by Siamese fighting fish. The elegant long and short gowns seemed almost dream-like as the strategic draping flowed down the runway.
Other designers besides Rodarte have also been inspired by fish. One popular trend that can be seen is scale-like patterns on clothing. This look can has especially been popular over the last few years on the Red Carpet with sequined dresses. Whether it’s Rodarte’s flowy gowns or scaled dresses, it seems that fish inspired fashion makes a big impact on both land and sea.
Erin Kennedy
