# Exotic Print Cocktails Dries Van Noten Spring 2010 RTW is All About Mixing & Mismatching By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-10-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dries-van-noten-spring-2010-rtw References: [wwd](http://www.wwd.com/fashion-week/spring-ready-to-wear-2010/review/dries-van-noten-rtw-spring-2010-2329935?city=paris#/wwd) & [driesvannoten.be](http://www.driesvannoten.be/) The [Dries Van Noten](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dries-van-noten-suede-sneaker) Spring 2010 [RTW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruceglen) collection shown at Paris Fashion Week is like wearing a trip around the world. Traditional ethnic fabrics from nearly every culture were represented in the line—often mixed and matched for a curious wearable melting pot. According to [WWD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightening-and-depuffing-eye-cream), the Dries Van Noten Spring 2010 RTW collection sought to channel French chic through the lens of the world’s fashions. Judging from the motley mashup of fashions above, I’d say it was a smashing success. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Exotic Print Cocktails:** The trend of mixing and mismatching traditional ethnic fabrics from various cultures in fashion collections, creating a curious wearable melting pot. - **French Chic Fusion:** The trend of channeling French chic through the lens of the world's fashions, resulting in a motley mashup of diverse fashion influences. - **Trip Around the World Fashion:** The trend of incorporating traditional ethnic fabrics from nearly every culture into fashion lines, creating a global fashion experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The industry where designers can experiment with mixing and matching traditional ethnic fabrics from various cultures to create unique fashion collections. - **Textiles:** The industry that can benefit from the demand for traditional ethnic fabrics from various cultures in fashion collections, supplying designers with diverse materials. - **Retail:** The industry that can tap into the trend of incorporating traditional ethnic fabrics from nearly every culture into fashion lines, offering consumers a global fashion experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ethereal Juxtaposing Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-moss.md) - [Vibrant Bold Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruceglen.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Island Print Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-island.md) - [Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diane-von-furstenberg-1.md) - [Couture Color Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-dualities.md)