# Goth Peek-a-Boo Gowns Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 Collection is Dark and Feminine By Bianca | Published 2011-03-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haider-ackermann-fall-2011 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/F2011RTW-HACKERMAN) & [haiderackermann.be](http://www.haiderackermann.be/) The Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 collection played on the edge of [dark and sexy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection) in Paris this week. Some of the looks were intimidating, with stern beehives and stark makeup, while others danced on the [feminine side](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow) with form-accenting lines. Long black coats, glimpses of bare skin, and accents like leather, bound, long black gloves set a spooky yet seductive vibe. One outfit mixed delicate and dangerous, with a thick black belt that appeared to loosely hold together a long piece of black silky fabric, which barely covered some of the model's most womanly attributes. Perhaps it's a look a modern-day female warrior might wear to a gala. The Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 show offered a lot of peekaboo fashion, daring to reveal more than just glimpses of the pale skin on the models' chests and legs. A few looks created [exaggerated Jessica Rabbit figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup), with cinched thick waist belts that created hourglass shapes worthy of a double take. While very edgy for the most part, some wearable pieces danced through the Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 collection too, like a silky teal halter dress that cascaded down asymmetrically from one of the thick signature belts that marked the collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Peek-a-boo Fashion:** The Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 collection showcased daring fashion choices that revealed glimpses of skin, creating a trend of peek-a-boo fashion. - **Dark and Sexy Aesthetic:** The Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 collection introduced a dark and sexy aesthetic, inspiring a trend of incorporating edginess and sensuality into fashion. - **Hourglass Silhouettes:** The Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 collection featured cinched waist belts that created hourglass shapes, leading to a trend of emphasizing feminine figures. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can explore the incorporation of peek-a-boo elements, dark and sexy aesthetics, and hourglass silhouettes to create disruptive and bold fashion designs. - **Luxury Events and Galas:** Luxury event organizers can consider incorporating modern-day female warrior-inspired looks, featuring dark and seductive styles, to create innovative and attention-grabbing dress codes. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Beauty and cosmetics companies can take inspiration from the Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 collection's stark makeup and create disruptive beauty looks that combine femininity with edginess. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md)