# Karate Master Models Poetic Candy Dresses in the Issey Miyake Fall 2009 Collection By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-24 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poetic-candy-dresses-issey-miyake-fall-2009-collection-highlight References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2009RTW-ISMIYAKE) & [isseymiyake.co.jp](http://www.isseymiyake.co.jp/) Dai Fuiwara of Issey Miyake sent a strong show down the runway for Fall 2009. There was a twist to this collection because the fashion master used karate master twins as models for the show. In terms of fashion, some of the most breath-taking pieces in the Issey Miyake Fall 2009 show were these [light beautiful, billowy pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion). They had the fashion crowd gasping with delight. **Implications** - The featured video shows off the Issey Miyake [Fall 2009 collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5). The first model out is wearing a business suit and shows off some very impressive karate skills. You definitely know that the clothing is easy to move around in! A lot of the clothes featured on the runway were either [red or black in color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Karate-inspired Fashion:** Fashion designers will incorporate martial arts elements into their clothes, emphasizing practicality and freedom of movement. - **Unconventional Modeling:** Fashion companies will embrace non-traditional models, giving opportunities to talented people who don't fit conventional beauty standards. - **Dramatic Runway Shows:** Fashion brands will stage theatrical and memorable runway shows that feature unexpected elements to grab the audience's attention. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion designers, brands, and retailers will be inspired by the innovative approach of the Issey Miyake Fall 2009 collection to create original and functional clothes that stand out in a crowded market. - **Modeling:** Modeling agencies and talent scouts will seek out diverse and skilled models to meet the demand for fresh and unconventional faces that appeal to a wide range of consumers. - **Event Planning:** Event planners and coordinators will work with fashion brands to create immersive and engaging runway shows that provide a unique experience for attendees and generate buzz on social media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md) - [Stealthy Fashion Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt10.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Classic Fall-Ready Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mki-miyuki-zoku-11.md) - [Skewer-Inspired Structural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-crease-extended.md)