# Ruby Samurai-Chic Style The AF Vandevorst A/W 10-11 Line is Ravishing in Red By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-03-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/af-vandevorst-a-w-10-11 References: [coutorture](http://www.coutorture.com/Paris-Fashion-Week-AF-Vandevorst-Fall-2010-7623775) & [afvandevorst.be](http://www.afvandevorst.be/) The AF Vandevorst A/W 10-11 runway had models draped in billowing [samurai-like robes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamato-lab). In true samurai style, all models were accessorized in [thigh-high boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-red-wing) and long gloves up to their elbows (probably so they won’t leave fingerprints behind). However, don’t expect to see samurais (as if you could ever catch an actual ninja in action) clamoring to get one of these outfits. These AF Vandevorst samurai outfits were created with [flamboyant ruby-like colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1). All shades of the precious gem were used in these samurai-robe creations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Samurai-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create modern and stylish clothing with a samurai aesthetic. - **Bold Red Color Palette:** Chance for beauty and fashion brands to incorporate vibrant ruby-like hues into their product lines. - **Statement Boots and Gloves:** Potential for footwear and accessory brands to create thigh-high boots and long gloves as fashionable statement pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Chance for fashion designers and brands to innovate by combining traditional samurai elements with modern fashion trends. - **Beauty:** Opportunity for beauty brands to experiment with bold red shades and create samurai-inspired makeup and nail products. - **Footwear:** Potential for footwear brands to design and produce thigh-high boots that capture the samurai-inspired aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Samurai-Inspired Dynamic Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randoseru.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Samurai-Inspired Intricate Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tambour-bushido-automata.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Cherry Red Winter Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-girl.md) - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md)