When it comes to 2009 fashion trends the sheer clothing trend may be the ultimate proof that throughout the year less will be more. But it's not the year's only trend doing just that.
Introducing the cutaway fashion trend where intricate missing elements of fabric work to show off glimpses of the female figure in a sexual and sensual fashion typical of women's Spring/Summer 2009 fashion.

The most defining trend of the 1990s was undoubtedly grunge. And since the 80s revival has reached its peak and is on the steady decline, it's the 90s that are next in turn - grunge naturally included. This neo-grunge takes the ripped denim trend firmly in its stride; and along with it comes another 2009 and 2010 fashion trend: laddered stockings.
Alexander Wang Autumn (Fall)/Winter 2008
Flouncing ruffles, rosette clusters, and delicate capelets. Moving away from the sleek and sexy, some designers topped off their Spring/Summer 2009 runway shows with the ultimate in romantic gowns; making the fairy-tale dress somewhat of a 2009 fashion trend.
Fairytale dresses by Roberto Cavalli, Chanel, Nina Ricci, and Dolce & Gabbana, Spring/Summer 2009.
It's a logical flow-on from the one-shoulder fashion trend; a new breed of draping Grecian Goddess dresses. A notable runway trend for 2009, anything with a Grecian or Romanesque inspiration is a sure hit for the Spring/Summer 2009 season.
Runway looks from Chadwick Bell, James Coviello, Elie Saab, Valentino, and Kenzo.
They were on the Fall/Winter 2009 runways if you looked hard enough; but it was with the Spring/Summer collections that bows really reached trend status for 2009.
Bows on the runways of Chanel, Moschino, Lela Rose, United Bamboo, and Marchesa.
Precious stones, glass and crystals adorned many an embellished item on the Spring/Summer 2009 runways. Not limited to evening gowns, this elegant version of bling also found its way onto jackets, day-dresses and accessories.
Bejeweled pieces by Zac Posen, Alexander McQueen, Alberta Ferretti, Dolce & Gabbana, Etro, and Blumarine.
Whether exotic or classical, bejewelled clothing is most certainly going to be a fashion trend for 2009.
It was as if a single, defined element was plucked from 2008's flapper revival, elaborated upon and then modernised. That element was fringing; and if there's one thing every girl should be partying in during Spring/Summer 2009, it's that perfect fringed piece.
Fringed pieces from Alexander McQueen, Jil Sander, Alberta Ferretti, Elie Saab, and Gaspard Yurkievich.
As a Spring/Summer 2009 trend the fringed dress or skirt becomes sleek, sexy and feminine - less theme-party flapper costume and more in the now.
While the luxury bohemian fashion trend takes elements from the Cossack, there's another, sharper military look taking shape for Autumn (Fall)/Winter of 2008/2009. It's a bit Sergeant Pepper; a bit rock; but it's also sleek and it's luxe.
Military looks from Temperley, Ralph Lauren, Alexander McQueen, Derek Lam & Collette Dinnigan.
Big, bold, jewelry was a trend in 2008 that we recommended investing in early; and true to our prediction, statement jewellery has arisen to a new level of significance for 2009.
Statement Jewellery from Emilio Pucci, Bottega Veneta, Ralph Lauren and Roberto Cavalli.
Ranging from the wild, to the wonderful, to the downright wacky; out-there statement jewelry really made its mark on the 2009 Spring/Summer runways, but don't be dissuaded from wearing this fashion trend for Fall/Winter 2009 either!
Looks like hypermodel Kate Moss won't be the only one bringing the tartan and plaid trend into spring/summer 2009. Katie Holmes seems to be on her game for the last few months with her fashion picks. The latest photos we've seen of her have her in an oversized belted tartan shirt; she's managed to combine the plaid trend with the boyfriend shirt trend at the same time.
