# Pom-Pom Power Little Baubles of Style Invade Fall 2009 New York Fashion Week Collections By m0ddie | Published 2009-02-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/http-m0ddiewordpresscom-2009-02-16-my-nyfw-posts-are-sluggish-i-admit-but-i References: [content.coutorture](http://content.coutorture.com/s/new) During the fall 2009 New York fashion week, an unlikely, happy and familiar image appeared in three [runway shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection) (thus far). The humble pom-pom was seen at Diane von Furstenburg, at Duckie Brown and at Monarchy. With New York's [Mercedes Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilots-watch-performance-chronograph-41) fashion week just having kicked off on Friday, there may be more pom-poms in our near future. **Implications** - What makes fashion so captivating is that it is one of the most innovative industries in the world, so it's never a surprise to see a designer who incorporates [truly unexpected features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir) in his/her designs. This collection of fashion is a great example of how the fashion industry keeps consumers fascinated year after year by boldly embracing the unexpected and the unusual. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pom-pom Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of pom-poms in fashion collections to add a playful and unexpected element. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the unexpected and unusual in fashion designs to captivate consumers and drive fascination. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Interchangeable Themed Shoe Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-1.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Sophisticated Premium Bedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedding-collection-1.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md)