# Brass Vests Aggressive Chic Metal Details & Smoke Prints by Gemma Slack By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-05-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemma-slack-fall-2009 References: [kingdomofstyle.typepad](http://kingdomofstyle.typepad.co.uk/my_weblog/2009/04/no-slacker.html) & [gemmaslack](http://www.gemmaslack.com/) Brass hardware details and smoke prints give Gemma Slack’s Fall 2009 collection a dangerously chic presence. Her interlocking metal clip vest worn over a black leather dress gives the [cage trend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection) a new hard-hitting twist. Another mini has riveted plates that replicate a lizard-like backbone that travel down the entire back panel. Slack accessories her black and white smoke-printed pieces with more [metal hardware features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket). Brass-riveted leather armor shoulder, wrist and elbow pads which have similarities to football equipment and ‘gloves’ that look like archery gear add more aggressive [warrior styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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's Driving This Trend - **Brass Hardware Fashion:** Incorporating brass hardware into clothing or accessories to add an aggressive, industrial look. - **Smoke Prints:** Using smoke or smoky designs in clothing to create a moody, unique effect. - **Riveted Plates:** Using riveted plates in clothing to create a textured or armored effect. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can use these trends to create edgy and unique clothing pieces. - **Accessories:** Accessory designers can incorporate brass hardware or riveted plates into jewelry or handbags for a more industrial look. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can create home accessories or furniture with smoke prints or industrial metal details for a unique, edgy aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Architectural Leather Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-cassie-sb.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Modular Fall-Ready Layered Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcs-2.md) - [Rugged Modern Holiday Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-3.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md)