# Fishtail Frocks Carolina Herrera's Flared Skirts for Fall 2009 By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-tail-frocks-carolina-herreras-flared-skirts-fall-2009 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2009RTW-CHERRERA) With skirt hemlines tumbling for Fall 2009, [Carolina Herrera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-herrera) increased the drama factor by adding sexy [fishtail skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-off-brief-skirt) to her collection. For non-fashion folk, these skirts taper in toward the knee and then come out in an A-line at the ankle, creating a fabulous silhouette. This Carolina Herrera Fall 2009 collection was poised, pretty and a pleasure to look at. **Implications** - Caroline Herrera's mermaid-inspired skirts play into the [fantastical side of fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection) that is too often lost amongst the busy, chaotic daily lives of fashionistas. This decadent, whimsical side of fashion is the basis of haute couture, and is slowly but surely being incorporated into collections as the antidote to the tedious lives of some consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fishtail Skirts:** The growing popularity of fishtail skirts presents an opportunity for designers to tap into the whimsical, fantastical side of fashion. - **Haute Couture:** The incorporation of decadent, whimsical elements in fashion collections offers a disruption to the mundane lives of some consumers. - **Dramatic Hemlines:** The trend of tumbling skirt hemlines for Fall 2009 opens up opportunities for designers to experiment with unique silhouettes. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Designers can explore innovative designs and styles influenced by fishtail skirts to captivate fashion-conscious consumers. - **Haute Couture Market:** The haute couture market can embrace the whimsical side of fashion by incorporating dramatic elements into their collections. - **Retail Fashion:** Retailers can leverage the demand for unique and dramatic hemlines by stocking fishtail skirts and other trendy designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Dynamic Denim-Dominant Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-herrera.md) - [Uniform-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md)