# Morbid Haute Couture Givenchy Spring 2009 Feature Corpse Brides on the Runway By Ayman | Published 2009-01-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morbid-haute-couture-givenchy-spring-2009 References: [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/2743587) While the ready-to-wear collections flaunted bright and bold colors, white is hands down the color of couture this spring. We’ve seen it take center stage in the **[Chanel](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falling-model-alexandra-tomlinson-chanel-spring-2009-haute-couture)** Haute Couture collection, and it is the focal point of the Givenchy Spring 2009 Haute Couture collection as well. But while it was rather optimistic and floral in Chanel, Givenchy presented a morbidly sensual vision of veiled priestesses (or is it corpse brides?) walking on a runway of rose petals in Mummy-wrapped shoes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Morbid Haute Couture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the intersection of fashion and macabre themes to create unique and provocative designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Couture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Challenging traditional beauty standards and pushing the boundaries of fashion with unconventional concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [High Fashion Mud Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-2023-runway.md)