# Cage Dresses Jean Paul Gaultier A/W 2008-9 By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-07-05 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haute-couture-cage-fashions-jean-paul-gaultier-a-w-2008-9 References: [vogue](http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/show.aspx/full-length-photos/id,6480) Jean Paul Gaultier, known for his [flamboyant styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion), featured models in 'cage' dresses strutting down the catwalk during the recent [Paris Haute Couture Week](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026). As part his Autumn/Winter collection for 2008-09, Gaultier incorporated [cages into coats, capes, dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection), skirts and even the feature bride wore a spectacular white and silver cage veil held on with elaborate helmet-like headgear. "I have no intention to seriously put women in cages. My models are birds of paradise. They can remove the cages and fly," Gaultier said On a practical note, I wonder what happens when one sits in such a dress. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 59% | 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cage Fashion:** There's an opportunity for designers to experiment with cage-like structures in fashion to create bold, unique styles. - **Bird-inspired Fashion:** There's a possible trend of designers using bird-like designs to create whimsical and fanciful pieces of clothing. - **Futuristic Accessories:** Designers could innovate with headgear and veils, creating elaborate and otherworldly accessories for special occasions like weddings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can use cage-inspired clothing designs to create distinct pieces with a wow factor for discerning clients. - **Wedding Industry:** Incorporating elaborate helmet-like headgear to replace traditional veils has significant opportunity to add a futuristic feel to the wedding industry. - **Special Events Industry:** Elaborate caged-inspired designs open doors for decorators and event planners to create immersive, whimsical experiences for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [High Fashion Clog Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-jean-paul-gaultier.md) - [Artistic Dress NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses.md) - [Rebellious Clog Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-paul-gaultier-x-crocs.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Canary-Inspired Fashion Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-clutch.md)