# Eyelash Fabric Lashtastic Patterns Hit Runways for Fall 2009 By Rachel | Published 2009-05-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyelash-fabric References: [trenddelacreme](http://www.trenddelacreme.com/2009/05/from-fashionista-to-lashionista.html) For Fall 2009, designers all seem to be looking to one particular print: the eyelash. I suppose it makes sense that feminine designs are printed with eyelashes. They are a definite symbol of femininity, and when put on ruffled shirts and 40's styled dresses, they reach a new level of feminine style. Check out the feminine lash fashions found by [Trend de la Creme](http://www.trendhunter.com/link/eyelash-fabric) above! **Implications** - North Americans are currently moving towards a more egalitarian mode of sexual equality and the fashion industry is reflecting this change through gender neutrality. Corporations looking to convey themselves as forward-thinking may consider openly expressing this social change in ways that are appropriate for their particular industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Feminine Design:** Eyelash fabric is a new trend in feminine design for Fall 2009, creating opportunities to innovate with lash-inspired prints and textures. - **Gender Neutrality:** The move towards gender neutrality in fashion design highlights a larger social shift, presenting opportunities for corporations to reflect these changes in their industry. - **Symbolic Prints:** Utilizing symbolic prints, such as the eyelash, in fashion design adds a new level of symbolism and meaning to clothing, creating opportunities for designers to innovate with more abstract prints. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The eyelash fabric trend presents new opportunities for fashion designers to innovate with lash-inspired prints and textures. - **Beauty Industry:** The eyelash trend could inspire unique and creative packaging designs for beauty products, such as mascara or eyelash extensions, utilizing the eyelash print for a cohesive and on-trend look. - **Textile Industry:** The eyelash motif can be incorporated into a variety of textile products, creating new opportunities for innovation with lash-inspired prints and textures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Edgy 90s-Style False Lashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-lash-couture-rebel-collection.md) - [Ultra-Flexible False Eyelashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v-by-velour.md) - [Lash Brand Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lilly-lashes.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Balayage-Inspired False Lashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balayage-wispies.md) - [High-Fashion Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prabal-gurung-x-kiss.md) - [Comfort-Focused Underlash Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seamless-underlash.md) - [Press-On Lash Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetzi.md)