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# Gorilla Sleeves
Dejan Despotovic A/W 09/10 Lookbook Features Black Fur Arm-Warmers & Collars

By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-11-28 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dejan-despotovic
References: [larapixie.blogspot](http://larapixie.blogspot.com/2009/11/dejan-despotovic-lookbook-aw-0910.html) & [myspace](http://www.myspace.com/dekyd)

This selection of images is from the Dejan Despotovic A/W 09/10 lookbook, which has taken inspiration from the primate world to keep femmes and fashionistos warm this winter. With a bevy of [black fur collars, sleeves and capelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-aspen), this collection is definitely made for [cold-weather climates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyone-tokyo-fallwinter-2025).

Check out more images of the Dejan Despotovic A/W 09/10 lookbook above, and keep clicking for more [furry winter collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection).

**Implications** - Instead of blending into the crowd, consumers now desire to express themselves as individuals. They seek products that will enable them to do this, whether through their unique design or abilities. Companies can cater to these consumers by manufacturing products that have atypical designs, or can be customized.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.9/10
- Popularity: 18% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Furry Fashion:** Designing unique and customizable clothing that allows consumers to express themselves as individuals.
- **Primate-inspired Accessories:** Incorporation of animal-inspired accessories, such as fur collars and sleeves, into winter collections.
- **Cold-weather Apparel:** Offering clothing collections specifically designed for cold-weather climates.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion and Apparel:** Designing and manufacturing winter collections that incorporate unique and individualized designs.
- **Textile Manufacturing:** Producing animal-inspired materials, such as fur, for use in clothing and accessory items.
- **Outdoor Gear:** Creating specialized collections of clothing specifically designed to withstand cold-weather climates.

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