# Fashion Diapers S/S 09 Designers are Reviving Short Shorts By Jeannine Bartz | Published 2009-01-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-diapers-s-s-09-short-shorts1 References: [style](http://www.style.com/stylefile/2008/12/bare-to-there-on-the-spring-runways/) Hot pants are hotter than ever, making an incredible comeback on the runways for Spring/Summer 2009, from the likes of [Dolce & Gabbana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maximalist-summer-flipflops), [Hermes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cape-cod-titanium), Stella McCartney and more. These shorts are so short, they’d be better off worn as undergarments, yet they are designed as street-wear and debuted in the ready-to-wear collections. If you’re feeling brave enough to dawn these dinky duds, just beware that people will probably look twice; not because your hot pants are hot, but because they’ll be wondering if you’re sporting [diapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest-diaper). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Short Shorts Revival:** The resurgence of short shorts in the fashion industry presents an opportunity for innovative designs and styling techniques. - **Street-wear Undergarments:** The trend of designing short shorts as street-wear opens up possibilities for creating comfortable and fashionable undergarments. - **Bold Fashion Statements:** Wearing these daring hot pants as ready-to-wear items allows individuals to make bold fashion statements and express their unique style. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the short shorts revival trend by creating innovative designs and marketing campaigns that target fashion-forward consumers. - **Underwear:** The underwear industry can explore new design concepts and materials to cater to the demand for comfortable and stylish undergarments that resemble street-wear. - **Personal Styling:** The personal styling industry can offer guidance and advice on how to incorporate short shorts into different outfits and help individuals embrace this bold fashion trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underwear-Imitating Hybrid Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-off-brief-skirt.md) - [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Limited Edition Diaper Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-diaper.md) - [Performance-Driven Ultra-Small Diapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest-diaper.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Summery Bikini Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-spring-2024.md) - [Dirty-Resembling Luxe Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-willy-underwear.md) - [Maximalist Summer Flip-Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maximalist-summer-flipflops.md)