# Warrior Chic Fashion Battle-Ready Prada Armor Dresses and Hip Wader Boots for Fall '09 By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-03-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warrior-chic-prada-fall-2009 References: [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/2872899) & [prada](http://www.prada.com) Miuccia Prada’s Fall 2009 RTW collection is battle ready, with armor-inspired dresses, [thigh-high wedge-heeled boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections) leashed to skinny leather belts and [high-heeled rain boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainproofstyle-sneakers) with stocking straps. Strips of leather and black rivets create a [warrior fringe look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk) on the mini-dresses which were worn with Prada Trojan helmet-inspired shoes. The ‘kicker’ of the collection for me though, was the near-hip wader high boots. With this footwear, you’ll be ready for a flood, or maybe a day of fly-fishing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Warrior Fashion:** Opportunities to incorporate armor-inspired designs and warrior elements into fashion. - **Functional Fashion:** The rise of practical fashion, such as high-heeled rain boots and hip-wader high boots. - **Accessory Innovation:** Creating innovative accessories such as Trojan helmet-inspired shoes and skinny leather belts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The incorporation of warrior and functional elements into fashion designs. - **Footwear:** Opportunities to design innovative and practical boots for various occasions. - **Accessories:** Designing unique and attractive accessories with a touch of innovation and quirkiness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spring-Ready Premium Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-red-wing.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Chic Cyberpunk Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-air-zoom-gaiadome-goretex-digi-camo.md) - [Edgy Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfe-bambi-boot.md) - [Functional Rainproof-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainproofstyle-sneakers.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Luxe Modern Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toblach.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md)