# Fashionable Afromania Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2009 Mens Show Brings Back The Afro By Bianca | Published 2009-01-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-paul-gaultier-fall-2009-afro References: [men.style](http://men.style.com/fashion/collections/F2009MEN/review/JPGMEN?mbid=flash) The Jean Paul Gaultier fall 2009 Men’s collection included a mixed age range of models, from kids to adults, all of whom sported [afros](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afrofuturism-1), proving JPG has yet to lose his tact for innovation. The quirky fashion designer not only proved that he was on the cutting edge of pop culture, but also reminded us that we can have fun with fashion, despite most of the world being in economic turmoil. Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall 2009 men’s show featured peculiar characters like crying toddler and prancing middle aged men. His fashions included male trousers with matching garter belts, beret hats pinned to the sizes of oversized frizz-ball hair, what looked like backward suspenders, and even [men in skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 5% | 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) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Age-inclusive Models:** Incorporating models of diverse age ranges in fashion shows opens up opportunities for brands to appeal to a wider audience and challenge traditional beauty standards. - **Playful Fashion:** Embracing fun and whimsical elements in fashion designs can provide a refreshing escape from economic concerns and capture consumers' attention. - **Gender-bending Styles:** Breaking conventional gender norms in fashion, such as men wearing skirts, allows for disruptive innovation that challenges societal expectations and expands fashion possibilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the use of age-diverse models and unconventional designs to create unique and inclusive collections. - **Beauty:** The beauty industry can embrace playful and adventurous makeup and hairstyles inspired by unconventional fashion trends to cater to consumers seeking self-expression and experimentation. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can collaborate with fashion designers to showcase playful and boundary-breaking fashion on TV shows, music videos, and red carpet events, attracting attention and creating buzz. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [High Fashion Clog Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-jean-paul-gaultier.md) - [Rebellious Clog Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-paul-gaultier-x-crocs.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md) - [Athlete-Joined High Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afrofuturism-1.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md)