# Military Jackets & Distressed Jeans D & G Go Wilde with Men's Fall 2009 Collection By Ayman | Published 2009-01-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolce-gabbana-oscar-wilde-men-fall-2009-milan References: [men.style](http://men.style.com/fashion/collections/F2009MEN/review/DGMEN) & [content.coutorture](http://content.coutorture.com/2718016) While they splashed their mostly conservative Men’s Fall 2009 runway with a bit of color for their main [Dolce & Gabbana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devotion-for-men) collection, the Italian duo went with a military vibe and a nod to Oscar Wilde in their D & G collection. Set to the music of The Verve, Oscar Wilde quotes were displayed on the screen while the models showcased the Spring 2009 collection, which featured Ruritanian [military jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25), distressed jeans and floral-printed velvets! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Colorful Military Vibes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create modern military-inspired fashion collections with vibrant colors. - **Distressed Jeans Revival:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques to distress jeans, giving them a unique and personalized look. - **Floral-printed Velvets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine elegant floral patterns with plush velvet fabrics for a distinctive and luxurious aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology, such as smart fabrics or 3D printing, into fashion design and production processes. - **Textile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with sustainable fabrics and eco-friendly dyeing methods to meet the growing demand for environmentally conscious textiles. - **Music:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore collaborations between fashion and music industries, creating unique experiences through runway shows or music video productions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Golden-Age Hollywood-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Designer-Approved Western Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dapper-dan-1.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md)