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

Mermaidcore&mdash;a contraction of &quot;<a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/film-tv/little-mermaid-remake-new-disney-film">mermaid</a>&quot; and &quot;normcore&quot;&mdash;is the latest trend we&#39;ve seen designers dive into. In times of uncertainty due to the <a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/Fashion/fashion-trends-after-pandemic-covid-19-spring-summer-2021">coronavirus,</a> fashion&#39;s hankering for a different world is undeniable. Without much clarity about the future, it&#39;s easier to disappear into the deep waters, where there is lively<a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/Fashion/animals-in-the-runways-gucci-celine-fashion"> flora and fauna,</a> but also tranquility and strength. There&#39;s also greater interest in nature and <a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/Fashion/fashion-fur-free-luxury-labels">sustainability </a>which helps fuel this aquatic-inspired trend. Not to mention, comfy clothes became the default during the pandemic, fitting right in with the normcore component of this style.

<a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/Fashion/bra-tops-from-spring-summer-runways">The Spring/Summer 2021 collections </a>featured all kinds of mermaid core. Versace&#39;s spring 2021&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/Fashion/Spring-summer-2021-campaign-versace-prada-miu-miu-emma-corrin-kendall-jenner-hailey-bieber" rel="noopener" target="_blank">campaign</a>&nbsp;stands out, with Kendall Jenner, Precious Lee, and Hailey Bieber modeling the Atlantis-inspired collection alongside a sea of jellyfish. Or there is Iris Van Herpen, who teamed up with Parley for the Oceans to create a &quot;tentacle&quot; dress from recycled plastic. Using a 3D printer, ocean waste was upgraded to Haute Couture creations.

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.lofficiel.co.uk/Fashion/london-punk-style-big-earrings-trends">&nbsp;pearl&nbsp;earrings</a> and shell necklaces feature prominently, paired with flowy summer dresses. In particular, Lyst identified three products that shoppers are especially opting for this season:&nbsp;Rixo&#39;s triangular shell earrings, Anni Lu&#39;s shell earrings, and Wald Berlin&#39;s shell necklace.

The fashion industry isn&#39;t the only place where you&#39;ll come across mermaidcore. Dreamy movies and TV shows&nbsp;from the 2000s keep the trend alive, such as Aquamarine&nbsp;or&nbsp;H2O: Just Add Water.&nbsp; 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.

Mermaidcore is More Than a Fashion Trend

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