These mermaid-inspired innovations show how prevalent this mythical creature has become in popular culture.
Often inspiring both fashion and visual art, the mermaid look involves ethereal style with seaside touches. Frequently used in fashion shoots to portray summer lines of clothing, the mermaid style is effective when it comes to showing innocence. Ariel, of 'Little Mermaid' fame, is a character who is often made part of such creations. The popularity of the Disney film paired with the iconic imagery that made the film so special lend a great source of inspiration to designers.
Mermaids, though non-existent, have a strong force of influence, from wedding dresses to pop culture art. It's hard to say whether the creature will ever truly come to life, but it's certain that the style of this legend is well and alive in the design world.
71 Mermaid-Inspired Innovations
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Fairytale Heroine Pin-Ups
J. Scott Campbell 'Disney Princess' Series Gives Disney Divas a Makeover
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Mermaid Photo Shoots
Legendary Matthew Rolston Shoots For America's Next Top Model
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Mermaid-Inspired Photography
Ocean Dreams by Leyla Ugarte Pays Tribute to the Late Jesus del Pozo
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Chronologically Correct Royalty
Claire Hummel's Historically Correct Disney Princesses are Pretty
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Photoreal Cartoon Princesses
Claire-Lena McKinley Takes Disney Characters to New Artistic Heights
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Humanized Princess Portraits
The Jirka Vaatainen 'Real Life Disney Characters' are Surreal Snaps
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Underwater Fairytale Photography
Little Girl Mermaid Imagery by Elena Kalis
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Gothic Mermaids
The Startling Photography of Annie Bertram
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True-to-Life Cartoons
Jace Wallace's Realistic Disney Princesses are Stunning
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Pink-Haired Beach Campaigns
The Wildfox Summer Lookbook is Candy Colored
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Dazzling Disney Tattoo Designs
Timothy John Shumate Illustrates Vibrant Princess Body Art
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Latex Body Socks
Zentai-Inspired Fashion
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Gothic Mermaid Editorials
The Plaza Kivinna July 2012 Cover Shoot Stars a Dark Liberty Ross
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Magical Princess Makeovers
Ida Mikkonen Assigns Hogwarts Attire to Famous Disney Females
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Bejeweled Mermaid Editorials
The Vogue Spain 'El Canto De La Sirena' Photoshoot Stars Juju Ivanyuk
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Mermaid Bars
The Dive Bar Features a 40-Foot Fish Tank with Live Mermaids
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Mythical Model Photography
Scout Management's 'Mermaid' Shoot is Ethereally Sublime
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Platinum Blonde Mermaid Editorials
The Haute Living 'Le Petite Sirene' Stars Elena Potapova
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Couture Mermaids
'Submerge' by Soon Tong for Amica Singapore June 2010 Heads Underwater
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Experimental Seaside Ensembles
The Vogue Japan 'The Mermaid's Holiday' Editorial is Mythical
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A Year of Fairy Tales
2008 Campari Calendar to Feature Eva Mendes
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Mermaid Fashiontography
Solve Sundsbo Captures Alla Kostromichova as 'The Girl From Atlantis'
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Magnificent Mermaid Spreads
The Emily DiDonato Shoot Glistens with Liquid Luxury
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Moving Mermaid Editorials
The Elle UK 'The Tempest' Photoshoot Builds on a Siren Theme
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Disney Dreams Portraits 4
Julianne Moore is Little Mermaid
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Stained Glass Princesses
Mandie Manzano Beautifully Re-Imagines Disney Characters
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From Amputee To Mermaid
A Tale Of A Tail
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Mesmerizing Mermaid Fashion
The Schipper Arques Spring Summer Collection is Light and Airy
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Footless Fashion Spreads
'Mermaids' from Alexey Novikov Features a Model with Hidden Feet
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Custom Mermaid Tails
Mermagica Lets You Live Your Mermaid Dream
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Summery Seaworthy Photoshoots
The Flare 'Into the Deep' Editorial Stars Meagan Callen
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Fierce Fish Scale Fashions
The Beyond The Sea Flare Magazine Editorial is Couture-Clad
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Captive Siren Editorials
The Tush Magazine Summer 2012 Photoshoot Stars a Steamy Iris Egbers
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Aqua-Inspired Ruffled Tutus
Boudoir D'huitres Spring 2010 is Inspired by Jellyfish Tentacles
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Dissecting Mermaids
The Anatomy of a Mermaid & Other Cryptids in Book Form
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Mermaid Celebrity Shoots
The Charlize Theron Vogue Issue is Mesmerising
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Modern Mermaid Fashion
The Yana Karpova L'Officiel Russia June 2010 Spread Goes Aquatic
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Sci-Fi Mermaids
Jasper Huang's Fashion Blends Fantasy With the Future
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Fish Scale Fashion
The Anja Rubik September 2011 Vogue UK Spread is a Must-See
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Mermaid Models
Pierre dal Corsa Shoots Blue and Glittery Beautiful Subjects
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Revamped Iconic Cartoons
The Steampunk Disney Princesses Series Reimagines Classic Characters
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Midas Touch Mermaid Shoots
Irinia Funtikova is a Golden Goddess for Photographer Timmothy Lee
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Film Noir Parodies
Disney Princesses as Sin City Characters
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Seaside Metallic Photoshoots
The Vogue Portugal 'Liga de Metal' Editorial Stars Katrin Thormann
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Real-Life Mermaids
Linden Wolbert has Turned Herself into a Sea Creature
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Mermaid Bikinis
The Paris Hilton Swimwear and Lingerie Collection for Spring 2010
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Cross-Film Romances
Amanda Lynn Cook Re-Imagines Jack Sparrow and Ariel as Lovers
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Ethereal Mermaid Editorials
The Tush Summer 2012 Photoshoot Draws Inspiration from the Sea
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Sliced Mermaids
Creative Artistic Promotion for Rare Meat
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Fished Mermaid Editorials
The Harper's Bazaar Singapore May 2012 Showcases Sea-Siren Sensual
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Embracing Mythical Statues
The Giant Mermaid in Scotland Brings Myth Into Reality
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Magical Mermaid-Like Spreads
The Singles Korea August 2011 Editorial is Inspired by Fairy Tales
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Modern Mermaid Shoots
The Harper’s Bazaar June 2012 Kate Moss Cover Feature is Spectacular
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Mermaid-Inspired Pictorials
Martyna Ziemska by Patricia Imbarus is Soft and Romantic
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Glitterized Mermaid Faces
The Kym Ellery SS 2011 Collection Mixes the Mystical and the Tropical
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Mythical Millinery Editorials
The FashionTrend Atlantis Spread is Hot
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Newborn Mermaid Exhibits
Daniel Kyong Presents Aquatic Baby Sculptures at Moonshin Museum
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Modern Mermaid Photography
The 'Living With a Handicap' Series by Lenka Klodova
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Sculptural Metallic Fashion
Harper’s Bazaar Spain 'La Costa Brava' Stars a Racy Eniko Mihali
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Mystifying Mermaid Art
The Camilla d'Errico Limited Edition Zebramilk Print is Captivating
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OctoMermaid Illustrations
Diamante Murru's 'Abyss' Features Floating Females
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Phones for Mermaids
The Star Fish Phone for Conversations Under the Sea
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Mermaid Puppy Love
The Vogue Girl Korea July 2010 Spread is Mystical
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Million Dollar Mermaids
Mermaid Fever and $1m Reward Grips Israel
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Mermaid-Like Celebrity Shoots
Marie Claire June 2010 Jennifer Lopez Spread Is Stunningly Alluring
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Interactive Childhood Tales
The Little Mermaid iPad App is the Next Gen Bedtime Story
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Submerged Dreamtorials
Erich Valo Dives Deep for Surreal Photography
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Mesmerizing Mermaid Editorials (UPDATE)
The Visionaire 61 Issue Shows Lady Gaga and Naomi Campbell
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Mythical Decongestant Ads
The Sinomarin Campaign Illustrates its Legendary Use of Sea Water
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Mermaid Water Aids
The Mechanical Dolphin Tail is for Scientific Swimming
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Hunza G Introduces a New Swimwear Collection for Summer 2024
Superhero-Themed Glamorous Shoes
Marvel and Christian Louboutin Join Forces on a Shoe Capsule
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Cartoon-Transformed Algae Exhibits
Hello Kitty and Algae Collide Worlds for Expo 2025 in Japan
Retro Shapewear Swimsuits
Bumpsuit's Shapewear Swim Sculpts and Supports the Body
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
AI-Influenced Fashion Campaigns
Heaven by Marc Jacobs Fall 2023 Stars Bella Hadid
Illusory Goddess Fashion
Di Petsa Spring 2024's Wet-Look Designs Were Inspired by Aphrodite & Love
Anime Film-Inspired Whimsical Fashion
Levi's Launches a Special Princess Mononoke Collection
Whimsical Spring Apparel
Anna Sui's Spring/Summer 2025 Collection is the Definition of Demure
Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry
Girls Crew Features Collections for Various Fandoms
Anime-Inspired Jewelry Collections
King Ice Collaborates on a Pokémon Jewelry Collection
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
Surfer-Inspired Sustainable Swimwear
Outerknown and Seea Launch a New Swim Collection
Summer-Ready Fashion Collections
Hey Harper is Unveiling Its New Summer Collection
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Shark-Inspired Streetwear Apparel
Doublet Launches a Cheeky Fashion Collection in 2023
Coastline-Inspired Table Designs
The 'Marea' Low Table by Cristina Celestino Works in Several Ways
Ocean-Inspired Jewelry Lines
FTJCo Fine Jewellery Launches the Parliament Line
AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections
Pronovias Attempts to Fuse Fashion and Technology
Limited-Edition Film-Inspired Apparel
Aerie Launched a Wicked Collection Featuring Thematic Colors
Summer-Inspired High-End Jewelry
Erin Tracy Introduces the Sol Collection of Products
Charitable Underwater Photographs
Christy Lee Rogers Contributes to the Nature Conservancy
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Modern Fishing Gear Campaigns
Merrell 1TRL Launches the Fly Fisher Campaign
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
Ultra-Chic Vintage-Inspired Swimwear
Rumored's Vintage Swim Collection is Head-Turning
Italian Summer Swimwear
Soeur Collaborates with Lido to Produce Chic Summer Swim Garments
Underwater-Created Whimsical Handbags
Coperni and Disney Present the Ariel Swipe Hangbag
Chic Vintage-Style Swimwear
Hey Harper Expands Its Offerings from Jewelry to a Swimwear Line
Mermaid-Inspired Beach Houses
Booking.com's Under the Sea Stay Celebrates 'The Little Mermaid'
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Goddess-Inspired Jewelry Campaigns
Awe Inspired Launched the Enter Your Goddess Era Campaign
Sci-Fantasy Fashion Collections
Forever 21 and Netflix Draw Inspiration from Rebel Moon
Haute Handcrafted Jewelry Collections
The Piaget Metaphoria Collection Features 52 Pieces
Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel
AELIS Debuts the History and High Technology Collection
Y2K Butterfly Swimsuits
Londre Bodywear Introduces the Reversible Blue Butterfly Minimalist Suit
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Female-Led Swimwear Brands
Bydee Embodies Creativity, Resilience, and the Entrepreneurial Spirit
Inclusive Elementally Inspired Jewelry
Every Wave Features Pieces Inspired by the Essence of Water
Cultural Icon-Inspired Fashion Collections
Novitska's Vibrant Summer Collection is Eye-Catching
Submarine-Inspired Watches
The Shinola Sea Creatures Skeleton Dial Features Ocean-Bound Plastic
Sea-Inspired Luxe Swimwear Collections
A Burberry Summer Arrives for the SS23 Season of Warm Looks
Statement-Making Bridal Veils
Madison Chamberlain Makes Colorful, Non-Traditional Wedding Veils
Wanderlust-Inspired Sultry Swimwear
BYDEE's De Corazón Collection Readies for Coastal Getaways
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Villainous Bridal Gowns
Allure Bridal's Newest Disney Bridal Gowns Were Inspired by Villains
3D-Printed Star Art Installations
Alberto Latorre and Carlos Betancourt Create the Miami Reef Star
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Sustainable Waterproof Footwear
CCILU Unveils the Fish Water Shoes with an Eco Design
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Fantastical Crystal Slippers
Swarovski Recreated Cinderella's Glass Slippers for Disney's 100th
LED-Infused Festival Fashion
Tinsel Arcade Offers Expressive Statement Clothing & Accessories
Awareness-Raising Swimwear Fashion Shows
Natasha Tonic Debuts the Coral City Collection
Ultra-Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Self-Portrait Launches Its Striking 2024 Bridal Capsule
Enchanting Mediterranean Swim Collections
Bydee Presents the Casa Del Sol Collection
Hair-Styling Hotel Amenities
Shark Beauty Partners with Hero Beach Club for a Limited Time
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Animated Creature Jewelry Collections
The Trolls x Swarovski Collection Is Vibrant and Fun
Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
Spring Bring-Ready Apparel
SHEIN Offers a Range of Swimwear and Vacation Outfits
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Gel-to-Foam Mermaiden Cleansers
The Sea Foam Complete Face Wash Comes in a Themed Tube
Sea Pebble-Inspired Serveware Capsules
Kelly Wearstler & Giobagnara Present the Maris Collection
Figure-Hugging Leather Swimwear
SKIMS Debuts its Sleek Swimwear Collection Made with Faux Leather
Creativity-Driving Kids Apparel
Zara Announces a Collaboration with New York Label Sea
Ocean-Inspired Jewelry Collections
Flaire & Co. Brings Bring Seaside Elegance with Its New Capsule
Ukrainian Folktale-Inspired Fashion Collections
FROLOV Presents the Spring 2025 Collection
Science-Backed Haircare Lines
Courtney Adeleye Unveils an Ocean-Inspired Haircare Line Watch & Sea
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
Moon Halo-Inspired Premium Cars
Rolls-Royce Presents the Spectre Lunaflair with Iridescent Visuals
Artful Dramatic Spring Fashion
HARRI Presents CHAPTER THREE: TEXTURE & MOVEMENT for SS24
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Crochet Bikini Lines
TRIANGL's 2024 Drop Boasts Cover-Ups and Swimwear
Pop Art-Inspired Technical Sneakers
Mizuno Presents a Hiroshi Nagai Sneaker Series of Three Shoes
Sparkling Detailed Princess Dolls
Disney Unveils American Girl Dolls with Swarovski
Athletic-Inspired Clothing
NAMA’s Collection Redefines Everyday Elegance with Sleek Scuba™ Fabric
Historical Doll-Themed Wardrobes
Consumers Can Rent Barbie's Dream Wardrobe Through Selfridges
Aquatic Cosmetic Collections
Sigma Beauty Disney The Little Mermaid Collection Has Five Pieces
Dupe-Inspired Shower Gels
Lush Created Four New Versions of Its Iconic Snow Fairy Shower Gel
Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags
Julia Koerner Designs a new Bag Using Algorithms
Proprietary Oyster Launches
Mystic Mermaid Oysters are Only at Fish City Grill and Half Shells
Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
A Kind of Guise Presents a Look at the SS24 Collection
Iconic LA-Inspired Jewelry
U Los Angeles Unveils LA-Inspired Jewelry with Vibrant Gemstones
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Nautical-Themed Spring Runways
Jawara Alleyne Presents the New SS24 Capsule in London
Jewelry-Adorned Shapewear
SKIMS and Swarovski Collaborate on Sparkling Intimates
Mediterranean Summer-Inspired Swimswear Lines
Bydee's Baci Di Mare Collection is Vibrant and Chic
Patterned Swimwear Collections
Pendleton's Swim and Beach Line Blends Heritage and Coastal Style
Magical Wizard-Themed Apparel
The SHEIN x Harry Potter Collection is Now Available
Romance-Inspired Jewelry Campaigns
Balmain's Campaign is Shot by the Talanted Olivier Rousteing
Animated Film-Themed Cosmetics
The Revolution Beauty Finding Nemo Collection is Disney-Approved
Beachside Home Fragrances
Pura & Mersea Dropped Relaxing Home Fragrances That Remind of the Sea
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Comfort-Focused Bridal Apparel
The Pearly Mini Dress from Waverles Pairs Pearl and Pleat Details
Seaside-Inspired Lamp Series
Nemo LIghting Presents Two New Lamps for 3 Days of Design
Sleek Cartoon-Themed Watches
Spinnaker Celebrates 25 Years of Spongebob with a Timepiece Capsule
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Bella Belle Introoduces the Champagne Era Footwear Collection
Reimaged Striking Lingerie
Bluebella Unveils Its Autumn Winter 2023 Campaign
Sophisticated Summer Capsules
Giorgio Armani Launches its Summer-Ready 'Mare' Collection
Moving Floating Entertainment Hubs
MEYER Floating Solutions Design the Oceaya Entertainment Hub
Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs
Yue Zhuo Designs the Seat Urchin with Bright Cushions
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums
Tatiana Bilbao Estudio Designs The Sea of Cortez Research Center
Digital Fashion Teasers
Fabricant, the Digital Fashion House, Debuts a Teaser for Its New Line
Stingray-Inspired Restaurant Roofs
Atelier Nomadic Designs the Canopy of the Overwater Restaurant
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses
Adobe is Leveraged to Create the Primrose Dress
Sustainable Swimwear Collections
Kosta Kini Has Launched a New Versatile Swimwear Collection
Vintage-Inspired Fashion Collaborations
Lee® and Daydreamer® Launch a Limited-Edition Fashion Line
Timeless Swimwear Designs
frëkl Swimwear Boasts the Well-Fitting Icon One-Piece
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Sleek Printed Swimwear Collections
Dolly Presents a Look at its New Swimwear Collection
Queer Storytelling Sculptural Lights
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Ethereal Fairytale Apparel
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Influencer-Created Bridesmaid Dresses
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3D-Woven Textile Lighting Collections
Aleksandra Gaca Unveils the Coastal Breeze Collection
Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs
Simone Rocha and Crocs Develop Dynamic Heel-Clog Designs
Live-Action Film Kids Meals
McDonald's The Little Mermaid Happy Meal Comes in Several Options
Pleats-accented Fashion Collection
Issey Miyake Embraces Pleated Fashion for Spring/Summer 2024
Sustainable Movie-Inspired Bottles
Mananalu Releases a New Water Bottle Design Inspired by Aquaman
Coastal France-Inspired Fashion
Vilebrequin and Highsnobiety Join Forces on a Capsule
Vibrant Celebrity Icon Collections
The 'Bedsure x Iconic Collection' Pays Homage to Marilyn Monroe
Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots
Marine Serre 'Heartbeat' Campaign Was Lensed in Hair Salons and Cafes
Expressive Color-Rich Apparel
SHEIN Taps Digital Artist Maalavidaa for a New Apparel Collaboration
Island-Inspired Vibrant Fashion
Marni and No Vacancy Drop the Nature of the Broom Series
Artful Seaweed-Inspired Bin Magnets
Alixe Ronchi Designs the Magnetic Edition of Vipp's Bins
Multifaceted CSR Funds
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