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2009 Menswear Trend: Goth Ninja
Goth Ninja/Batman meets Rick Owens/Dorian Gray meets Damir Doma/Japanese rock star, whatever you call it, it's hot and it's growing.
One of the biggest yet somehow underground driven trends in the last couple of years has been the Goth Ninja; and it's growing as a fashion trend in 2009. The figure hugging, black clad youths are perhaps the biggest consumers of the lesser celebrated designers. They've moved away from most big name Parisian and Milanese designers and reverted back to the Antwerp six and most recently the Tokyo 6 (or was it 7 or 8? I stopped counting after Mihara Yasuhiro).
Double denim fashion trend: it's fugly
I have a confession. I hate the 1980s.
Born in the middle of the decade I'm too young to remember any of its culture, instead preferring endless memories of Thomas The Tank Engine. That may be a lie actually, I do remember part of the culture. I remember perms. I remember mullets. I remember a plethora of crimes committed against my young eyes by baby boomers who should have known better (though that generation aren't exactly known for getting anything right). And amongst those heinous crimes which aided the development of my acute sense of loathing all things 80s is double denim.
Which brings me to some terrible news dear readers: double denim is back.
But there's hope. There's hope that we've caught it soon enough. There's hope that we can show people the error of their ways before double denim spreads. And Fashionising.com is going to lead the charge: normally fully behind the majority of fashion trends and micro-trends, we're labelling the double denim fashion trend the major faux pas amongst all of 2009's fashion trends and 2010's fashion trends.
Tribal / Ethnic Trend: Spring/Summer 2009
As it did with bohemian inspired looks as one of the first 2009 fashion trends, fashion has gone global for Spring/Summer 2009, with designers drawing inspiration from every corner of the globe. A look which started with Yves Saint Laurent's legendary safari jump suits has been re-interpreted this season, and designers from Christopher Kane to Paul Smith have looked to Africa and the Orient for their muse.
Tribal themes can be seen with the strong use of animal prints at Christopher Kane, in cheetah and leopard print tops, combined with geometric shaped skirts in earthy hues such as grass green. Turbans also crop up again and again, another simple way to update your wardrobe for this season's fascination with global fashion.
Men's brooches: a dandy accessory
There aren't all that many fashion accessories for men when one considers the sheer volume that exist for women. And of those that do exist, quite often you find that they're heavily associated with a sub-culture or movement that you're simply not interested in associating yourself with. Brooches for men are, however, one of the few men's accessories which can cross the sub-culture divides, are perfect for both Spring/Summer and Autumn (Fall)/Winter seasons, and are slowly making a come-back.
Flights of Fancy: the feathered headband trend
I love feathers. It's their natural beauty; the compendium of a multitude of hues brought together in vibrant patterns governed by nature... all for attracting a mate. Just think about the grace and style of the peacock and you will see what I mean. Well, the feather trend has been creeping up on catwalks since A/W 08-09, and I think its about time we all took a flight of fancy!
One of the easiest ways to wear the feather trend is as part of headwear. With a choice between a cute array on dainty slides or skinny alice bands with shoots of feathers coming off, it doesn't take a lot of daring to pull it off. Then there's the next step, for the truly fashion obsessed: the headband.
Shoes in 2009: Shoe Trends for Spring/Summer 2009
Forget about different toe shapes and heel heights; in Spring/Summer 2009 shoe trends all come down to the details.
From fringing to laces to buckles and straps; exotic to fetish to architectural; these are the elements that define the trends.
And one thing is for certain: boring just doesn't cut it.
Read on to discover this year's shoe trends, check out the inspiration picture gallery down the bottom, and don't forget that if you want to keep up with current fashion trends to sign up for our free fashion newsletter.
You can also read up on Winter 2009 shoe trends by following that link.
One-Shoulder Fashion Trend: 2009 Update
Need a sexy dress update for your wardrobe this Spring? Look no further than bearing a flash of cheeky shoulder with a beautiful one-shoulder creation. Shoulders are sexy. More mysterious than cleavage and more elegant than legs; shoulders remind us of the delicacy and vulnerability of the neck.
One-shoulder pieces at Balmain, Balenciaga, Lanvin and Sophia Kokosalaki, S/S09
Huge in 2008, one-shouldered pieces are again a major part of 2009's fashion trends.
Fashion Trends 2010
2010 will be an exciting year for fashion; experts predict that we'll emerge from the global financial crisis and, as a result, we can expect to see a new standard of fashion emerge. Introducing 2010 fashion trends. Classically inspired but with a serious infusion of the sex and skin, this is what we'll be wearing in 2010.
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Bondage / Fetish Clothing Trend Spring/Summer 2009
The line between the office shoe and the fetish heel has become increasingly blurred; while the popularity of the ubiquitous Herve Leger bandage dress has simultaneously become widespread, meaning the super-short and super-tight is more commonplace than ever. The taboo, in many ways, is not so taboo anymore. Fashion has pushed the envelope and perusing the Spring/Summer 2009 runways, it's not hard to spot the bondage and fetish inspirations behind many of the clothes; making this yet another of 2009's fashion trends.
The bondage trend at Rodarte, Thakoon, Herve Leger, Narciso Rodriguez, and Givenchy.
Men's suits: tailored trends in 2009 and 2010
Men's fashion trends are few and far between; yes, a lot of women's trends are eventually adapted to the men's market, but if 2009 men's hair trends prove anything it is that classics will always rule when it comes to men's fashion. Unsurprisingly it's no different when it comes to men's suits.
Two suits perfect for 2009 and 2010 from Tom Ford's Spring 2009 collection