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Top 50 Fashion Trends in H1 2009

— June 28, 2009 — Fashion
From scandalous photoshoots to hip fashion, this countdown features the top fashion trends so far in 2009. The report is a crowd-filtered ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (nearly 10 million monthly views) and our fashion trend database, which now has more than 3,051 fashion trends.

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Inaugural Ball Gowns
Inaugural Ball Gowns
Michelle Obama Goes Gay with Jason Wu Design
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48
Fringe Fashion
Fringe Fashion
Cutting Edge Fashion, Marketing, and Runways in 2009
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47
Twilight Inspired Jewelry
Twilight Inspired Jewelry
Edward and Jacob Love Bella Bracelets and Earrings -
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46
Viral Makeover Debates
Viral Makeover Debates
Is a Susan Boyle Makeover Imminent?
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45
Retro Revival
Retro Revival
Modern Ways to Recreate the Past
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44
Denim-Specific Skivvies
Denim-Specific Skivvies
SS09 MovereJean Underwear Enhances Male Features
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43
Striking Fashiontography
Striking Fashiontography
Francis Hills Has Taken the Photography Scene by Storm
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42
High Tech Fashion
High Tech Fashion
Tech it Up and Look Hot While You're at it
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41
Rich & Decadent Photography
Rich & Decadent Photography
Luxe Lifestyles in ‘Jets, Cribs & Rides' by Gene Kiegel
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40
Dreamy Retro Fashion
Dreamy Retro Fashion
YDE Reflects Back to 1940 for Spring 2009
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39
Glamorizing Careless Motherhood
Glamorizing Careless Motherhood
Vogue Raises Eyebrows With ‘No Smoking' Editorial
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38
Muppet-Inspired Fashion
Muppet-Inspired Fashion
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Went Kermit Crazy For Fall 2009
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37
Positive Body Image Photography
Positive Body Image Photography
Vogue's Annual Shape Issue 2009 Features 8 Beautiful Bodie
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36
Crazy Heels in Practice
Crazy Heels in Practice
Ankle-Breaking Footwear As Actually Worn by the Stars
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35
Sexy Geek Chic
Sexy Geek Chic
Miika Saksi is a Multi-Talented Creative
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34
Breakable Packages
Breakable Packages
MoevereJean Underwear Encourage You to ‘Break The Rules'
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33
NBA Dancers as Bikini Models
NBA Dancers as Bikini Models
Pom Poms in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2009
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32
Fluid Photography
Fluid Photography
Troyt Coburn Uses Liquefying Techniques to Advertise Lee Jeans
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31
Vampire Couture
Vampire Couture
Vampiretography, Gothic Dolls and Dracula Fashion
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30
Senior Supermodels
Senior Supermodels
80 Year Old Daphne Selfe Continues to Hit Catwalks After 60 Years
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29
Fashionable Prosthetics
Fashionable Prosthetics
Una Burke's Constricted Creations Are Inspired by Medical Braces
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28
NYC Hipster Uniforms
NYC Hipster Uniforms
Cut Off Shorts & Stockings Are Unofficial Look of Summer 09
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27
Fantastic Femmetographers
Fantastic Femmetographers
Alice Hawkins is a Master of Provocative Photography
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26
‘300'-Inspired Underwear Calendars
‘300'-Inspired Underwear Calendars
Spartan Warriors Promote ‘Macho' Undies
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25
Vampire Jewelry
Vampire Jewelry
Accessories Inspired by 'Twilight' Series and 'New Moon'
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24
Self-Hurting Shoe Ads
Self-Hurting Shoe Ads
Jimmy Choo Showcase The Killer High Heels of S/S 09
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23
10 Sizzling Photoshoots
10 Sizzling Photoshoots
Celebs Recycled, Fake Models, Burning Dolls and Kissing Strangers
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22
Discotastic Male Underwear
Discotastic Male Underwear
These Limited-Edition Undies Let You Rock Gold Like an Olympian
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21
Webbed Toettoos
Webbed Toettoos
Silly Syndactylism Body Ink and Other Unique Foot Ink
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20
Inked Photo Subjects
Inked Photo Subjects
Geneva Exhibition Celebrates Etienne Dumont's Tattooed Body
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19
Perilous Heelless Shoes
Perilous Heelless Shoes
Nina Ricci Loves Killer 11” Inch Stilts for Fall 2009
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18
Passionate Accessories Ads
Passionate Accessories Ads
Sizzling Guess Accessories & Watches Fall & Spring 09 Campaigns
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17
Blonde Beehive Hairstyles
Blonde Beehive Hairstyles
Guess Spring 2009 Campaign Brings Back 1960s Fashion
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16
Kaleidoscope Kissers
Kaleidoscope Kissers
Glittery Mouthpieces By Ralf Pulmann Bring Back Neon Lips
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15
Regrettable Inking
Regrettable Inking
‘Baby on Board' Tattoo and Other Bad Ideas to Bring Remorse
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14
High-Fashion Asian Photography
High-Fashion Asian Photography
The Stunning Work of Chenman, A Chinese Celeb and Style Photographe
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13
Hairy Body Art
Hairy Body Art
From Shaved Back Jersey Numbers to Bathingsuit Top Chest Hair
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12
Killer Vampire Photography
Killer Vampire Photography
Royal Blood by Erwin Olaf
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11
Indie Youth Photography
Indie Youth Photography
Anna Morosini Captures Minimalist Muses in Their 20s
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10
Ethereal Underwater Fashiontography
Ethereal Underwater Fashiontography
Zena Holloway Models Are Heavenly
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9
Fairytale Photography
Fairytale Photography
Tim Walker Brings Our Your Inner Princess Fantasies
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8
Punk 80s Fashion
Punk 80s Fashion
Black Lace, Neon Pink and Fingerless Gloves at Louis Vuitton Fall 2009 RTW
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7
Scandalous Photography
Scandalous Photography
Nejat Talas Captures Heated Moments
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6
Lyrical Tattoos
Lyrical Tattoos
Permanent Skin Art Inspired by Musicians (UPDATE)
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5
Goddess Bridal Couture
Goddess Bridal Couture
Modern Wedding Dresses With an Ancient Deity Touch
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4
Inked Mythological Power Symbols
Inked Mythological Power Symbols
Rising Phoenix Tattoos as Statements of Rebirth
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3
Professional Photoshop Fails
Professional Photoshop Fails
Bodies Butchered, Contorted & Given the 'Twilight' Treatment
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2
80s Eye Makeup
80s Eye Makeup
High-Drama Edgy Eyes Hit the Runways
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1
Satanic Body Mods
Satanic Body Mods
One Man's Transformation Into A Devil
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