# Half-Ball Gowns Balmain Brings Back Floor-Length Tail Dresses for Fall 2009 By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-17 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trendy-trains-balmains-lengthening-looks-for-fall-2009 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2009RTW-BALMAIN) & [balmain](http://www.balmain.com/) Christophe Decarnin of [Balmain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-king-collection) showed a stunning disco show for Fall 2009. As a part of this collection, Decarnin sent models down the runway with ruffled trains attached to the back of their dresses. The collection was similar to his Spring 2009 line, complete with the “club in the front, red carpet in the back” look we mentioned last season. Balmain is so hot right now, so this show will probably have knock-off dressmakers raking in the dough. **Implications** - The styles brought on by Balmain designer Christophe Decarnin are making a name for the designer as the savior of [traditional, yet seductive womenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-fall-dresses). The Fall 2009 styles embody a good time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Floor-length Tail Dresses:** The resurgence of floor-length tail dresses brings new opportunities for designers to create traditional yet seductive womenswear. - **Ruffled Trains:** The incorporation of ruffled trains into dresses opens up possibilities for innovative and eye-catching designs. - **Knock-off Dressmakers:** The popularity of Balmain's designs creates a market for knock-off dressmakers to profit from affordable alternatives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers have the chance to create floor-length tail dresses with ruffled trains to meet the demand for traditional yet seductive womenswear. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can explore new materials and techniques to produce fabrics suitable for floor-length tail dresses with ruffled trains. - **Fast Fashion Retail:** Fast fashion retailers can capitalize on the popularity of knock-off Balmain dresses by offering affordable options to a wider customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired High Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-king-collection.md) - [Autumn Occasion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-fall-dresses.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Inclusive Prom Dress Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prom-collection.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md) - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md)