Angelina Jolie rocked the red carpet at the 2009 Golden Globes in a shimmery metallic Atelier Versace blouson gown. This vintage-inspired look was updated with a floor-dusting length and Jimmy Choo peep-toe pumps. Jolie wore her hair down and slightly tousled; alongside Brad Pitt, who was dressed in a Tom Ford tuxedo, the pair could easily have appeared at an awards show ceremony from a generation ago.
Angelina Jolie’s pin-thin frame is perfect for a blouson-style dress. While on heavier women, the extra fabric would add bulk, on Jolie’s thin but curvaceous figure it works.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Vintage-inspired Dresses
- There is an opportunity for designers to create more vintage-inspired dresses with modern touches, like Versace did with Angelina Jolie's iconic blouson gown.
- Shimmer and Metallic Fabrics
- Using shimmer and metallic fabrics is a trend that can be seen in a lot of red carpet dresses lately, which creates an opportunity for fabric manufacturers to create new and innovative materials that can be used in high-end fashion.
- Diversity and Inclusivity in Fashion
- Designers can create dresses that flatter different body types, opening opportunities not only for the high-end fashion market but also for mass markets wanting to be more inclusive.
Where This Applies
- Fashion Design
- Designers can use current fashion trends and iconic historic styles to create new and innovative designs that keep up with the constantly changing fashion industry.
- Fabric Manufacturing
- Trends in dress designs such as shimmer and metallic fabrics create new opportunities for fabric manufacturers to produce and sell these materials to the fashion industry.
- Retail and Manufacturing
- Increasing inclusivity and catering to diverse body types in fashion can lead to new retail and manufacturing opportunities that cater to mass markets.
