# Curtain Couture Dolce & Gabbana Fall ‘09 Makes Miniskirts From Tapestries & Tassels By Hayley Grieve | Published 2009-02-28 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniskirts-from-tapestries-tassels-curtain-couture-at-dg-2009 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/F2009RTW-DG?page=2) & [dolcegabbana](http://www.dolcegabbana.com/) It’s every designer’s dream to rip down the elaborate and expensive tapestries at a classic European museum and take them to the sewing machine. [Dolce & Gabbana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-clubs) played into this fantasy for their Fall 2009 fashion show this week in lovely Milan. In an absolute translation of [curtain couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sipario), models walked with tassels as belts, quilted silks, velvets and brocades. An overwhelming number of the looks sent out were lampshade-silhouette ultra miniskirts, accentuating womanly hips and a trim waist. Although I think the line may have been better with an unexpected color palette (not so obvious as Victorian tapestries), it still provided a [theatrical show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026) as to be expected from the D & G duo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tapestry-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate traditional tapestry designs into their collections, creating unique and visually striking garments. - **Lampshade-silhouette Miniskirts:** Potential for fashion designers to explore lampshade-inspired miniskirts, offering a playful and unconventional twist to traditional skirt designs. - **Quilted Silk and Velvet Fabrics:** Innovative material opportunities for fashion designers to experiment with quilted silk and velvet fabrics, adding texture and depth to their collections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can leverage tapestry-inspired designs and lampshade-silhouette miniskirts to redefine trends and offer customers unique clothing options. - **Textile:** Textile manufacturers can explore the demand for quilted silk and velvet fabrics in the fashion industry, supplying materials that cater to the growing trend. - **Home Décor:** Home decor brands can draw inspiration from curtain couture and incorporate tapestry-inspired designs into their product offerings, creating visually striking options for interior design enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Major High Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-heart-to-the-hands.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Graphic Motif Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-jacquard.md) - [Heavily Patterned Hospitality Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-clubs.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md) - [Minimal Stone Wall Motifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-collection-2.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md)