# Hooded Gowns Ika Butoni at Hong Kong Fall/Winter 2008 Fashion Show By Australia123 | Published 2008-01-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-hoody-in-hong-kong References: [smh.au](http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/2008/01/16/1200419869516.html) & [ikabutoni](http://www.ikabutoni.com/) Get Hoodie! [Ika Butoni](http://www.ikabutoni.com)'s designs, always richly textile-based, featured some amazing hoods at the 2008 Hong Kong Fall / Winter fashion show. The Indonesian-born, Hong Kong-based designer showed a stunning collection of [elaborate gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houghton-x-albright) featuring unexpected hoods, as shown in the gallery. **Implications** - Hoods are a fun, whimsical and yet practical addition to any ensemble. Designers, in putting hoods on their gowns, are attempting to redefine and reinvent a look so that it will be less restrictive and meet the demands of today's more casual consumer. Thus, it's not surprising that hoods, [casual fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi) and other laid-back elements will be changing the traditional definition of formal wear from here on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Whimsical Hoods:** Designers are redefining formal wear by adding fun and practical hoods to gowns, meeting the demands of today's casual consumer. - **Casual Fabrics:** The use of casual fabrics in formal wear is changing the traditional definition of elegance and sophistication. - **Laid-back Elements:** Incorporating laid-back elements into formal wear is creating a more relaxed and comfortable fashion trend. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to explore and innovate with whimsical hoods, casual fabrics, and laid-back elements in formal wear. - **Textile:** The textile industry can capitalize on the demand for casual fabrics in formal wear by developing new materials and designs. - **Event Planning:** Event planning professionals can adapt to the changing definition of formal wear by incorporating more relaxed and comfortable elements into their events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Understated V-Neck Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimono-hoodie.md) - [Limited-Edition Hood Trims](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hood-trim.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Genderless Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi.md) - [Tactical Weatherproof Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-fallwinter-2024-collection.md) - [Comfort-Focused Stylish Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinoki-in-common.md) - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md)