# Citrus Shoes With Suits Jil Sander's Refreshing Twist on Fall 2009 Workwear By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-22 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-shoes-with-suits-jil-sander-refreshes-workwear-for-fall-2009 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2009RTW-JLSANDER) & [jilsander](http://www.jilsander.com/) For Fall 2009, Raf Simons of Jil Sander challenged office workers to punch up their workwear. This collection featured pointy [citrus-colored footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hoka-speed-loafer) to punctuate the elegant neutral-colored clothing. Raf Simons explained his choice of citrus for footwear by saying that he was inspired by mid-century French ceramicist Pol Chambost. **Implications** - With the advancement of Internet-based businesses and telecommuting, [workplace dress codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-corporate-edit) have relaxed slightly. While many offices still require employees to wear dress shirts, slacks or skirts and jackets, fashion designers are pushing the limits of workwear by infusing [pops of color into shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-total-orange) and accessories. These punches of pigment let working professionals exhibit a modicum of self-expression and personal style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Color-pop Footwear:** Fashion designers are infusing pops of color into shoes and accessories for workwear. - **Relaxed Workplace Dress Codes:** Advancement of Internet-based businesses and telecommuting has led to the relaxation of workplace dress codes. - **Personal Style and Self-expression:** Pop of color in footwear and accessories let working professionals exhibit self-expression and personal style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers are pushing the limits of workwear by infusing pops of color into shoes and accessories. - **Online Retail Industry:** Online retailers can offer a wider variety of colorful footwear and accessories for workwear. - **Corporate Training Industry:** Corporate trainers can provide guidance to employees on how to exhibit self-expression and personal style while maintaining a professional image. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Personality Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser-sneakers.md) - [Colorful Shoe Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser.md) - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md) - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Citrus-Hued Anti-Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hoka-speed-loafer.md) - [Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas-1.md) - [Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection.md) - [Chromatic Textile Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection.md)