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# Oversized Outerwear
Giambattista Valli's Giant Coats for Fall 2009

By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-18 | Luxury
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outrageous-oversize-outerwear-giambattista-vallis-giant-coats-for-fall-2009
References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2009RTW-VALLI) & [giambattistavalli](http://www.giambattistavalli.com/)

Giambattista Valli's Fall 2009 collection was very well received. Inspired by the late YSL, this collection was a fabulous tribute. [Exaggerated jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-bandits-midtown-denim-jacket) were just one of the highlights of this fashion-forward show. They were almost like tents on the pretty petite models.

See the gallery above to check out the [awesome outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-skiwear-2025) from Giambattista Valli's Fall 2009 collection.

**Implications** - Not every aspect of urban culture requires things to be kept to their absolute smallest potential, and fashion like represents the undaunted demand that many consumers have for [larger apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-and-winter-line) that makes a bold statement. Needless to say companies, particularly those who are in the clothing industry, need not fear that smaller is always better.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.0/10
- Popularity: 52% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Oversized Outerwear:** Opportunity for clothing companies to cater to the demand for larger apparel that makes a bold statement.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create oversized outerwear that makes a fashion-forward statement.

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