# Houndstooth Mania Sophisticated Duotone Fabric Patterns Hot for Fall 2009 By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-08-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulling-hounds-teeth-hot-fall-fabric-choices References: [vogue](http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2009-2010-autumn-winter/090227-london-trends.aspx#/imageno/8) Unlike the black or blonde twelve inch kind that so many women are sporting today, this is one type of weave that will never fade out of style; the simple, classic pattern that is houndstooth. A [timeless fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clyde-harris-tweed), this fall the usage of houndstooth has amped up a notch, leaving customers itching to get their hands around the pattern. Be it [furniture, clothing, or accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocha-check-collection), there is a houndstooth piece for everyone, from a pattern so slight that it appears to be checkered to houndstooth so big (a la Alexander McQueen) that it engulfs the wearer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Houndstooth Fashion:** Houndstooth is becoming a popular fashion trend in fall 2009, with a range of patterns and sizes available for clothing and accessories. - **Houndstooth Furniture:** The sophisticated duotone pattern of houndstooth is being increasingly used in the furniture industry to create bold and modern pieces. - **Houndstooth Home Decor:** Houndstooth is a timeless fabric that is now being used in a range of home decor items, from curtains to bedding. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can utilize houndstooth patterns in their clothing and accessory designs to keep up with this popular trend. - **Furniture:** Furniture manufacturers can add a touch of sophistication to their designs by incorporating houndstooth patterns. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can include houndstooth in their product lines to offer timeless and modern options for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [Bold Performance Fabric Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unified-field-fabric.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Faux Fur Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Homecoming-Enthused Collegiate Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homecoming-styles.md)