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Thigh-High Garter Boots

Hussein Chalayan Shows Daring Shoes for Fall 2009

— May 21, 2009 — Fashion
Hussein Chalayan has ramped up the sexuality at his Fall 2009 show. Not known for having an interest in dressing models in sexy outfits, Chalayan surprised viewers when he sent models down the runway in short skirts and thigh-high boots that were held up by strappy and sexy garter belts.

Check out Hussein Chalayan's garter boots above and more strappy styles in the related articles below.

Implications - The infusion of sex-centric costuming and accessories into high fashion, retail stores and lifestyle magazines is growing in popularity. Designs are reflecting the movement of sex away from a taboo topic and its transformation into a more acceptable topic of conversation. As the general public becomes more liberal with regard to sexual expression, fashion designers and stores are adapting to this trend by featuring sexier trends that take bedroom fashion to the streets.
Trend Themes
1. Sex-centric Fashion - Designers and retailers are incorporating sex-centric costuming and accessories into high fashion, reflecting the growing acceptance and popularity of sexual expression.
2. Street-ready Bedroom Fashion - Fashion designers and stores are adapting to the trend of more liberal sexual expression by featuring sexier trends that blur the lines between bedroom fashion and streetwear.
3. Transformation of Taboo - The transformation of sex from a taboo topic to a more acceptable subject of conversation is influencing the designs and styles seen in high fashion and lifestyle magazines.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can disrupt the industry by exploring and creating sex-centric designs that cater to the growing acceptance of sexual expression in society.
2. Retail - Retailers can capitalize on the trend of sex-centric fashion by stocking and promoting garments and accessories that embody street-ready bedroom fashion.
3. Media and Publications - Media outlets and lifestyle magazines can embrace the changing attitudes towards sex by featuring and promoting stories and editorials that highlight the transformation from taboo to acceptance in fashion.
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