# Burn-Out Velvet Fashion Prada's Modern Twist on a Vintage Fabric for Fall 2009 By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-04-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prada-fall-2009-burn-out-velvet References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2009RTW-PRADA) [Prada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toblach)’s burnt-out-looking models were perfect for the [burn-out velvet pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat) in Miuccia’s Fall 2009 collection. Their frizzled hair and colourless skin contrasted intensely against the deep autumn shades of burgundy, dark chocolate brown and black. Burn-out silk velvet fashions were made popular in the 60’s and 70’s by performers such as Stevie Nicks who often draped herself in shawls and tunics made from the exotic fabric. Prada’s tak,e although executed in a heavier material, still carries with it that vintage vibe, updated with modern ‘burnt’ patterns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Burn-out Velvet Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create modern and innovative designs using burn-out velvet fabric. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands can incorporate burn-out velvet fabric into their collections to offer unique and trendy pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Luxe Modern Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toblach.md) - [Fashion House Checkered Vinyls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-vinyl-record.md)