# Aviator-Inspired Fashion Adventurous Leather to Celebrate Amelia Earhart By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-03-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-fall-2009-aviator-amelia-earhart References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/F2009RTW-HERMES?viewall=true) The Hermes collection for Fall 2009 celebrates [aviator fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-fantasy-vii-remake-x-avirex). Due out later this year a movie starring Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart will tie in perfectly with this adventurous style. Hermes sumptuous leather fashions convey 1930’s pilot Earhart’s fearless nature. [Belted bomber jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l2b-flight-jacket), aviator hats and goggles add navigator style to bulky knit sweaters and floor length chocolate and tan leather shirts. Models carried rolled blankets with leather straps and chic flight bag-inspired portfolios. Whether piloting your own airplane, traveling the world or simply staying stylishly warm; these fashions are truly ‘ready-to-wear’ wonders. Earhart and her plane vanished over the Pacific Ocean in 1937; the mystery of her disappearance still lives today and will surely have a resurgence when the ‘Amelia’ movie comes out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Aviator-inspired Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage the iconography and allure of early aviators to create clothing lines and accessories associated with adventure and character. - **Celebrity-influenced Fashion:** Movies or biopics about famous celebrities can influence fashion trends and give brands insights into creating attires inspired by these historic figures and time periods. - **Ready-to-wear Wonders:** Creating seemingly effortless and highly wearable fashion can lead to mass appeal, thanks to the demand for comfortable and practical clothing options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Clothing and Accessories:** Fashion brands can take inspiration from famous aviators and create clothing and accessory lines that channel their sense of adventure and ruggedness. - **Entertainment:** Movies, TV shows, and other forms of entertainment can have a major impact on fashion trends and create a sense of nostalgia for specific time periods and iconic figures. - **Marketing and Advertising:** By leveraging the appeal of iconic figures like Amelia Earhart, brands can create powerful advertisement campaigns with a focus on adventure, empowerment, and patriotism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aviation-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-racing-club.md) - [Luggage-Honoring Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-flight-mode-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aelis.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Performance-Driven Designer Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-of-hermes.md) - [Posh Pilot Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamilton-khaki-aviation-pilot-collection.md) - [Flightwear Collaboration Line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-fantasy-vii-remake-x-avirex.md)