<p>Ocean-inspired fashion is on the rise this season, according to fashion search engine Lyst.</p>

<p>Mermaidcore&mdash;a contraction of "mermaid" and "normcore"&mdash;is the latest trend we've seen designers dive into. We first saw the introduction of mermaidcore in 2020, where designers dived headfirst under the sea, drawing inspiration from the aquatic-inspired trend.</p>
<p>The Spring/Summer 2021 collections featured all kinds of mermaidcore. Versace's spring 2021 <a href="https://www.lofficiel.com.cy/fashion/versace-spring-summer-2021-campaign" target="_blank" rel="noopener">campaign</a> stands out, with Kendall Jenner, Precious Lee, and Hailey Bieber modeling the Atlantis-inspired collection alongside a sea of jellyfish. Or there is <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/sevdaliza-iris-van-herpen-spring-2021-couture-interview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iris Van Herpen</a>, who teamed up with Parley for the Oceans to create a "tentacle" dress from recycled plastic. Using a 3D printer, ocean waste was upgraded to Haute Couture creations.</p>
<p>The maritime trends of preppy navy stripes and sailor bracelets are replaced by a more fantastical take on aquatic-inspired fashion. For accessories, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/pearl-jewelry-trend-kamala-harris-harry-styles" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pearl</a> earrings and shell necklaces feature prominently, paired with flowy summer dresses.</p>

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            <p>A couple of years later, fashion's hankering for a different world is still ever-present. Bach Mai made the mermaidcore trend its own as it highlighted a siren-inspired collection during New York Fashion Week for the Spring/Summer 2023 season. Rather recently, Louis Vuitton also put a twist on the trend, as Nicolas Ghesqui&egrave;re pulled aquatic inspiration for <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/louis-vuitton-cruise-2024-collection-italy-resort" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Louis Vuitton's Cruise 2024 show</a>.&nbsp;</p>
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      <p>The fashion industry isn't the only place where you'll come across mermaidcore. The recent release of <em>The Little Mermaid</em> starring <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/halle-bailey-hanni-julia-garner-gucci-horsebit-1955-bag-new-faces" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Halle Bailey</a> has thrown mass interest in mermaidcore into overtime, with social media longing for mermaid-inspired looks inspired by Princess Ariel. (Bailey herself has hopped on the trend as she sported numerous sea shell motifs, iridescent colors, and mermaid silhouettes while on <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/jonah-hauer-king-prince-eric-the-little-mermaid-actor-halle-bailey-disney" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>The Little Mermaid</em></a> press tour).</p>
      <p>In beauty, blue makeup looks reflect the ocean waves. Even in our homes, shells and mermaid sculptures add a kitschy feel. You can see it already: mermaidcore is here to stay.</p>
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