# Winged Dolman Sleeves Samantha Pleet's Fall 2009 Collection Exudes Retro-Angelic Cues By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samantha-pleet-fall-2009 References: [fashionindie](http://fashionindie.com/runway-rundown-samantha-pleet-fall-2009-collection/) & [cultindie](http://www.cultindie.com/photo/albums/runway-rundown-samantha-pleet) The winged dolman sleeves that kick off the gallery above are what initially drew me to Samantha Pleet’s Fall 2009 collection, but the whole series features [feminine bohemian cues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow) that are as ethereal as they are [easy to wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection). Take the patterned dress and capelet set in the second image, for example. It’s a twist between Little Red Riding Hood and Maid Marian, a grown-up take on a fairytale look. Check out more of [Samantha Pleet](http://samanthapleet.com/)‘s Fall 2009 collection above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Winged Dolman Sleeves:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable winged dolman sleeves for contemporary fashion brands. - **Feminine Bohemian Cues:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly, sustainable materials and techniques for producing feminine bohemian fashion collections. - **Twist on Fairytale Looks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce technology-driven virtual reality fashion experiences that allow customers to try on and purchase twist on fairytale looks online. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate 3D printing technology into fashion design processes, enabling the production of intricate winged dolman sleeves and bohemian-inspired garments. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster collaborations between sustainable fashion brands and traditional fairytale-inspired fashion designers to create ethically produced twist on fairytale looks. - **Virtual Reality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop virtual reality platforms specifically designed for the fashion industry, offering immersive shopping experiences for customers seeking unique twist on fairytale looks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Uniform-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Handcrafted Fall Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-solana.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)