# 40s Ostrich Feathers on Runways Louis Vuitton Spring 2009 RTW in Paris By Ayman | Published 2008-10-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-spring-2009-rwt-paris References: [trendmill](http://www.trendmill.com/articles_view/1167) & [louisvuitton](http://www.louisvuitton.com) Louis Vuitton debuted a very forties-inspired Spring 2009 [RTW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruceglen) collection at Paris Fashion Week that featured [ostrich-feather dresses and skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers). Designed by Marc Jacobs, the collection went for a heavily embellished look with loads of flair and a bit of an exotic undertone. However, as this was a ready to wear collection, Jacobs kept it chic and practical--unlike John Galliano, who always goes for the [extreme](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-galliano-spring-2009-rtw-paris). Check out more Spring 2009 RTW collections and [Louis Vuitton campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam) below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Forties-inspired Fashion:** There is an opportunity for designers to create collections inspired by the 1940s, using elements such as ostrich feather dresses and skirts. - **Ostrich Feathers in Fashion:** There is an opportunity for designers to incorporate ostrich feathers into their collections, potentially creating a unique and exotic look. - **Ready-to-wear Embellished Fashion:** There is an opportunity for designers to create ready-to-wear collections that incorporate embellishments such as ostrich feathers, while still keeping the clothing practical and wearable. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can use ostrich feathers in their designs, either creating a forties-inspired look or incorporating the feathers as an embellishment to create a unique and exotic look. - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can incorporate ostrich feathers into their collections to create a high-end and unique look. - **Ready-to-wear Fashion:** The ready-to-wear fashion industry can create collections that incorporate embellishments such as ostrich feathers, making elaborately designed clothing accessible to a wider market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Luggage-Honoring Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-flight-mode-collection.md) - [On-the-Road Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-prefall-2023.md) - [Fashion House Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-easter-collection.md) - [Lobster-Shaped Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-bag.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md)