# Storybook Catwalkers Christopher Kane's Saucy Gingham Mimics Edith, The Lonely Doll By Hayley Grieve | Published 2009-09-24 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingham-christopher-kane-spring-2010 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2010RTW-CKANE) Christopher Kane shone in Spring 2010 by featuring cutouts, but with flashes of checked gingham. His pieces were reminiscent of the (sometimes twisted) [childhood storybook character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rachel-riley) Edith, who is taken care of by Mr. Bear and her lovely little bear companion. Christopher Kane's overall Spring 2010 line felt structured and flowing at the same time, but ultimately [girly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow). Kane seems to be the master of creating runway shows each season that leave you with the undeniable realization that he is just plain cooler than you. Who says pastels aren’t for grown-ups? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gingham Revival:** There is an opportunity for designers to bring back gingham patterns and incorporate them into modern designs. - **Childhood Nostalgia:** Brands can appeal to consumers' sense of nostalgia by creating fashion pieces that are reminiscent of childhood stories. - **Structured Flow:** The trend of blending structure and flow in fashion designs provides an opportunity for designers to create unique pieces that stand out. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can use these trends to create new lines that stand out and appeal to consumers. - **Textiles:** There is an opportunity for textile companies to innovate and create new gingham patterns and fabrics for use in fashion designs. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of childhood nostalgia by incorporating nostalgic elements into store design and marketing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Gingham-Forward Apparel Edits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-amorys-gingham-edit.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md)