# Ottoman Empire Runways Spring 2010 Menswear Features Arab Inspiration By wang fangqing/ Frances Wang | Published 2009-07-01 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arab-menswear-spring-2010 References: [themoment.blogs.nytimes](http://themoment.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/29/from-paris-chic-of-araby/?hpw) Arab faces are omnipresent these days, but they're typically featured more on the news than on runways. Several high-profile designers chose to change the bias for their Spring 2010 menswear collections with a bit of Arab style. It's easy to sense the trace of the [Ottoman Empire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azza-fahmy) at John Galliano's Spring 2010 menswear show, though its theme--Napoleon's rise to power--sounds far more French. From the models' dark skin to the loose layers, sand-colored shirts, dark brown belts, and red headscarves, all signs show a clear link to the desert, camels and tribes scattered throughout the Middle East centuries ago. Issey Miyake’s Spring 2010 collection is similarly exotic. Designer Dai Fujiwara was inspired by a trip to Turkey, so it's no surprise to see gorgeous Turkish blue, unique pointy shoes and the Ottoman patterns in the line. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Arab-inspired Menswear:** The use of Arab-inspired fashion in menswear presents an opportunity for designers to incorporate traditional elements into modern clothing. - **Ottoman Textiles and Patterns:** Incorporating Ottoman textiles and patterns into fashion collections is a way to blend historical and cultural influences with contemporary styles. - **Cultural Representation in Fashion:** The increasing use of cultural elements in fashion collections suggests a trend towards diverse representation and the celebration of different cultures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion designers and retailers can take advantage of the trend towards cultural representation by incorporating new and diverse styles into their collections. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The use of Ottoman patterns and textiles in fashion collections presents an opportunity for textile manufacturers to create fabrics and prints that are inspired by historical designs. - **Tourism:** The incorporation of cultural elements in fashion and other industries can drive tourism by promoting interest in different cultures and their histories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Victory-Inspired Premium Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marathon-collection.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md)