# Playful Animal Fashion Madonna Brings Bunny Ears to 2009 Costume Institute Gala By Ayman | Published 2009-05-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madonna-2009-costume-institute-gala References: [daylife](http://www.daylife.com/search/photos/1/grid?q=madonna) & [style](http://www.style.com/vogue/voguedaily/2009/05/inside-the-met/) Fashion icon and queen of pop Madonna showed her [Playboy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playboy-rabbitars) side with stylish bunny ears at “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. In addition to the bunny ears, Madonna wore a [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-easter-collection) mini-dress that was chosen for her by Marc Jacobs himself. Bunny ears seem to be a popular way to bring a bit of fun to an outfit. Check out the bunny love below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Animal-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate playful animal elements into clothing and accessories, creating unique and eye-catching fashion statements. - **Celebrity-inspired Fashion Trends:** Chance for fashion brands to capitalize on the influence of celebrities by creating clothing and accessories inspired by their iconic looks, like Madonna's bunny ears. - **Statement Accessories:** Market for bold and unconventional accessories that add a touch of whimsy and personality to any outfit, such as the bunny ears worn by Madonna at the Costume Institute Gala. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive opportunity for fashion designers to create unconventional and animal-inspired clothing and accessories that appeal to a market seeking unique and playful fashion options. - **Celebrity Fashion Merchandising:** Innovative chance for fashion brands to collaborate with celebrities and create merchandise inspired by their iconic fashion choices, like bunny ears, that can attract dedicated fan bases. - **Accessories Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to curate a collection of statement accessories, including playful and animal-inspired pieces, to cater to the growing demand for unconventional and eye-catching fashion accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Lunar Year Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-lunar-year.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Fur-Adorned Celebrity Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doja-cat-1.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Bed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circu-mr-bunny-bed.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [Swirled Bunny Face Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bunny-face-chocolate-cake.md) - [Kpop-Backed Bunny Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newjeans.md) - [Pop Star-Approved Valentine's Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-spade-x-madison-beer.md) - [Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-fly-and-fabulous.md)