# Cowboy Couture Givenchy Brings Chaps to Spring 2009 Paris Show By Ayman | Published 2008-10-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/givenchy-spring-2009-paris References: [trendmill](http://www.trendmill.com/articles_view/1151) [Givenchy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-company-nfts) stayed with the black for its spring 2009 collection but surprised with a cowboy vibe that was evident in their choice to pair denim with leather chaps. Leather chaps are becoming high fashion? That's a very scary thought! Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci's vision of a fun spring and summer consisted of the aforementioned chaps, bondage tops, [thigh-high boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-red-wing), and [micro-short dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onelegged-jean). If you ask me, only a few ruffled beige and yellow dresses and tops look like fun spring wear to me. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Western Wear Trend:** The cowboy-inspired trend in high fashion presents an opportunity for designers to explore new styles that appeal to a wider audience. - **Leather Revival Trend:** Leather chaps in high fashion suggest a revival of the material and could lead to further experimentation in leather apparel. - **Bold Statement Pieces Trend:** Fashion that includes bold statement pieces such as leather chaps and bondage tops could signal a shift towards more daring and edgy fashion choices. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The use of cowboy-inspired themes in high fashion suggests opportunities for fashion designers and retailers to create Western-inspired clothing that appeals to a broader consumer base. - **Leather Industry:** The use of leather chaps in high fashion suggests opportunities for leather manufacturers to explore new applications of leather in fashion and target a new demographic of consumers. - **Retail Industry:** The bold and edgy trends in high fashion suggest opportunities for retailers to offer more daring and unconventional clothing options for customers looking to make a statement with their fashion choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer-Approved Western Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dapper-dan-1.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Luxury Fashion Company NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-company-nfts.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [High-Fashion Workwear Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-fashion-collaboration.md) - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-nation-5.md)