# Strap-On Micro Hats Fatima Lopes S/S 2009 By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-13 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-fashion-week-s-s-2009-fatima-lopes-takes-fashion-u-turn References: [fashionwindows](http://www.fashionwindows.com/runway_shows/fatima_lopes/default.asp) & [fatima-lopes](http://www.fatima-lopes.com/) Here’s a merry little assortment of spring wear that Fatima Lopes showed in Paris for the Spring 2009 show. Fatima Lopes, a Portuguese fashion designer, moved all her hemlines above the knee and used shiny fabric that would wrap a body in the presence of a breeze. The most prominent items of the collection were the strap-on hats and headbands that were paired with every outfit, including the bathing suits. Most of the critics agreed that Fatima Lopes fashion makes her garments wearable, but that they still retain some energy for a confident, fashion-forward woman. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Strap-on Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop strap-on accessories that can be paired with a variety of outfits, not just limited to hats and headbands. - **Above-the-knee Hemlines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create versatile and fashionable above-the-knee garments that are suitable for confident, fashion-forward individuals. - **Shiny Fabrics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative ways to use shiny fabrics in clothing design to create eye-catching and attention-grabbing garments. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into fashion design to create more interactive and functional garments. - **Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop accessories that are versatile, customizable, and easily wearable, enhancing the overall outfit. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new techniques and materials in textile manufacturing to create unique, high-quality fabrics with innovative properties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Brazilian Craft-Inspired Handmade Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vero-25.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Spring-Centric Outerwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namacheko-1.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [Urban Explorer-Centric Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topologie-1.md)