# Asymmetrical Party Dresses Ring in 2009 in a One-Shouldered Gown By Hayley Grieve | Published 2008-12-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-years-un-even-asymmetrical-sleeve-gowns-for-champagne-poppin References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/2009PF-JMENDEL) & [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/2009PF-JMENDEL) With New Year’s Eve only weeks away, multiple designers with pre-fall 2009 collections are showing a strong affection for sleeves that are askew. Oscar De La Renta, J Mendel and Zac Posen all took part in the zeitgeist. The look also had a strong showing in the Spring 2009 shows, making it a sure hit at [fancy cocktail parties this December 31](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-party-edit). Last weekend [Vogue China](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Audio-journalism-platforms) threw their Icon Awards event where both Kate Moss and Milla Jovovich showed up asymmetrical numbers. With all of Beijing and Shanghai watching, it is sure to take a stronghold for months to come. Trend Hunter is no stranger to the one-shoulder concept, since we saw it on [red carpets](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asymetrical-fashion-sizzling-one-shoulder-dresses-on-red-carpets) this year. Prepare for the rush of the masses to be sporting one sleeve at dance clubs around the world to ring in 2009. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 3% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Leaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/leaders) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Asymmetrical Dresses:** Designers are showing a strong preference for asymmetry in clothing, presenting startups with the opportunity to disrupt the fashion space by offering innovative designs that feature prominent asymmetrical features. - **One-shoulder Gowns:** The one-shoulder gown trend is on the rise and has been embraced by haute couture as well, presenting startups with an opportunity to offer more affordable, off-the-shelf options for the mass market. - **Askew Sleeve Designs:** The askew sleeve trend is strong across the board, making it a disruptor for several industries such as accessories, make-up, and personal grooming that can offer complementary and innovative products to customers on a budget. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can develop innovative designs using asymmetry and asymmetrical designs in clothing items. - **Clothing Accessories:** Startups in the clothing accessory industry can tap into the asymmetrical trend, offering complementing accessories to the popular clothing items. - **Cosmetics and Grooming:** Cosmetics and grooming companies can devise bespoke make-up and grooming plans to complement the asymmetrical trend in fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Inclusive Prom Dress Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prom-collection.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-lunar-new-year-campaign.md) - [Autumn Occasion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-fall-dresses.md) - [Embellished Holiday Party Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-party-edit.md) - [Chinese Tradition-Celebrating Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-chinese-new-years.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)