# Ruffle Revolution Emporio Armani's Prim and Pouffy Pieces For Fall 2009 By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-19 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffle-revolution-emporio-armanis-prim-pieces-for-fall-2009 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2009RTW-EARMANI) & [emporioarmani](http://www.emporioarmani.com/chooseYourCountry.asp) This year's Fall 2009 Emporio Armani collection had a strong youthful feel to it, which might be a bit disappointing for the mothers who usually shop with their daughters at this store. One of the main themes of the Fall 2009 Emporio Armani collection was the use of [ruffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025). Sometimes done solo, while other times tiered, this accent appeared throughout the show. **Implications** - The Fall 2009 Emporio Armani collection also had a fresh, schoolgirl look that featured [knee-high stockings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity), adorable hats and to-the-knee skirts. Most of the clothing was dark in color but had the occasional pop of olive green and white. The featured looks are perfect for the young business woman! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 10% | 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ruffle Trend:** The ruffle trend continues in the fashion industry, creating opportunities for fashion designers to incorporate ruffles in innovative ways. - **Youthful Fashion Trend:** The youthful fashion trend in the Fall 2009 Emporio Armani collection presents opportunities for fashion brands to target younger audiences. - **Schoolgirl Look Trend:** The schoolgirl look trend seen in the Fall 2009 Emporio Armani collection offers new inspiration for fashion designers to create youthful and playful styles. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The ruffle trend, the youthful fashion trend, and the schoolgirl look trend in the Fall 2009 Emporio Armani collection all present new market opportunities for innovative fashion brands. - **Retail Industry:** The Fall 2009 Emporio Armani collection presents an opportunity for retailers to cater to younger audiences interested in playful and youthful styles. - **Textile Industry:** The ruffle trend in the Fall 2009 Emporio Armani collection presents an opportunity for textile companies to manufacture and provide ruffled fabric designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Modular Fall-Ready Layered Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcs-2.md) - [90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md)