# Shamelessly Furry Fashion New York Fashion Week Designers Fluffed Up Styles For Fall 2009 By Bianca | Published 2009-02-23 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fur-fashion-fall-2000-new-york-fashion-week References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2009RTW) After seeing these photos from the Fall 2009 collections at New York Fashion Week, it's become evident not all modern day designers are afraid of PETA, that’s *fur* darn sure. The Great Depression (1929-1939) seems to have had a huge influence on [modern fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection), a suitable theme for today’s economic times. However, in addition to cheap-chic couture, designers are pumping out the finer staples that separated the more affluent back in the day, [fur fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-collection) being a key component. Featured in the gallery are looks from the [Fall 2009 shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-2025-collection) including fur-fashion by Matthew Williamson, Zac Posen, Aquascutum, Jaeger London and Todd Lynn. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 11% | 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fur Fashion:** New York Fashion Week designers incorporate fur into their Fall 2009 collections, showcasing a resurgence in this controversial material. - **Vintage Inspired Fashion:** Designers draw inspiration from the Great Depression, incorporating vintage elements into their modern designs for Fall 2009, creating a unique blend of old and new. - **Affordable Luxury:** In addition to cheap-chic couture, designers at New York Fashion Week showcase fine staples that evoke a sense of luxury, catering to the more affluent consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry incorporates fur into their designs and draws inspiration from vintage elements, creating new and unique fashion trends for Fall 2009. - **Retail:** Retailers have an opportunity to offer affordable luxury items that appeal to consumers who desire high quality and elegance at a reasonable price point. - **Animal Rights Activism:** The controversial use of fur in fashion creates opportunities for animal rights activists to raise awareness and advocate for more ethical and sustainable alternatives in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Faux Fur Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Outdoor-Ready Luxurious Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-3.md) - [Oversized Winter Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-symphony.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md)