# Sexy Skinny Suits Frida Gianni's Fitting Formalwear for Gucci Fall 2009 RTW By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-27 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sexy-skinny-suits-fridas-fitting-formalwear-for-fall-2009 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2009RTW-GUCCI) & [gucci](http://www.gucci.com/) For Fall 2009 [Gucci](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection) wonder woman Frida Gianni showed several [fitted skinny leg suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-neo-suit) in her ready-to-wear collection. Gianni's line was heavy on the dark colors, but did feature many 80's style graphic pop pieces to add fashion flair. Gucci's ready-to-wear collection for Fall 2009 was definitely aimed at a younger, more fashion forward and glamorous crowd. **Implications** - The [androgyny trend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi) seen in many fashion shows signals towards a movement toward self-made women who put their careers first. While the majority of households in North America still have the man of the house as the breadwinner, women are now becoming more educated and more integrated into the world of business. Feminine suits are a sign of this huge gender role transition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Androgynous Fashion:** The trend towards androgynous fashion is a disruption opportunity for fashion designers to create innovative pieces that cater to self-made women. - **Fitted Suits:** The rise of feminine fitted suits presents an opportunity for fashion companies to create formal wear that caters to the upwardly mobile and business-oriented woman. - **Fashion Flair:** The popularity of 80s-inspired graphic pop pieces provides an opportunity for fashion designers to create unique and attention-grabbing fashion pieces that could become the next big hit. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can create gender-bending fashion pieces that cater to self-made women, such as androgynous outfits and fitted suits. - **Formal Wear:** The rise of feminist fitted suits creates a new market and revenue opportunity for formal wear companies to create suits that cater to women as opposed to relying solely on men. - **Graphic Design:** The popularity of 80s-inspired graphic pop pieces provides an opportunity for graphic designers to create unique and attention-grabbing designs that could have a ripple effect across various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Authentic Fashion House Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springsummer-2024.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiger.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md) - [Outdoor-Ready Luxurious Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-3.md) - [Timeless Sophisticated Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-2025.md)