# Faux Gorilla Fashion Arms Balenciaga 2009 Pre-Fall Collection Focuses on Gloves to Keep Hands Hot By Bianca | Published 2009-01-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-2009-pre-fall-collection References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/2009PF-BALENCIA) [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-skiwear-2025)’s 2009 Pre-Fall collection was full of fashions one might imagine an affluent, well-styled Italian woman to would wear on a chilly afternoon stroll through Milan. It also had a few over-the-top looks worthy of a good giggle, like the big, furry black ones above that look like gorilla arms. The [Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2009](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall) collection was all about gloves, from dainty, black leather gloves to big puff ball mitts sure to keep any Russian buyers warmly chic in winter. Building on the theme, they also included a vest suitable for anyone looking to unleash their inner [Yeti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-skala-hiking-pack). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Faux Gorilla Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate faux fur and animal-inspired designs in their collections. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore using gloves as a focus in their upcoming collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technical Luxury Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-skiwear-2025.md) - [Luxe Slope-Ready Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skiwear-collection.md) - [Oversized Winter Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-symphony.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Luxury Collaborative Fuzzy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fur-crocs.md) - [Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Luxe Fashion Porcelain Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-figurines-1.md) - [Luxury Auto-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-x-automobili-lamborghini.md)