# Ethereal Insect Couture Butterfly Print Fashions Will Leave You Fluttering in Summer 2009 By Rachel | Published 2009-03-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-like-a-butterfly-butterfly-print-for-summer-2009 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b--Butterfly-motif-SpringSummer-2009-Fashion-Trend-1352.html) While stars seemed to be the design theme of 2008, butterflies promise to be the look for 2009. Badgley Mischka, Collette Dinnigan, Diane Von Furstenberg, Tibi and Koi Suwannagate all featured [butterfly influences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterflies-edition) in their Spring/Summer 2009 collections, solidifying the look as an obvious trend for the coming months. What’s great about the look is its [femininity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom) and the many ways the look was presented. Mischka and Dinnigan showed [long gowns in the pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025), DVF and Dinnigan showed leg bearing designs, where Suwannagate and Tibi showed to-the-knee dresses. With their beautiful colors and patterns, this look lets you imagine warm summer weather before it’s arrival. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 18% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Butterfly Print Fashions:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate butterfly prints into their collections, adding an ethereal and feminine touch. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the butterfly print trend by creating a variety of garments and accessories featuring butterfly motifs. - **Textile Printing:** Textile printing companies can offer innovative techniques and materials to create intricate and vibrant butterfly prints on fabrics. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate butterfly-themed decor and designs into their events, creating a whimsical and enchanting atmosphere. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Vibrant Butterfly Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyler-mcgillivary-2.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Spring-Ready Nail Colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flutter-by-biogel-gemini.md) - [Butterfly-Motif Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterflies-edition.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md)