# Wasp Waists A Classic Silhouette Gets a Face-Lift from Christian Dior By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-08-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasp-waists References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/F2009CTR-CDIOR?loop=0&&event=show1962&designer=design_house27&iphoto=10&play=false&cnt=12) For [Christian Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection)’s Fall 2009 Couture show, head designer John Galliano delved into the archives of Dior, emerging with a handcrafted collection of [wasp silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-miraclesuit) bringing to mind timeless style icons as Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly. With clear emphasis on a waspish figure, Galliano tailored together a myriad of brilliantly colored petticoats, corsets and basques providing a cinched in waist accompanied by padded hips. Paired with transparent skirts, risque unmentionables and fierce hats, Galliano has something for everyone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wasp Silhouettes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new fabrics and materials that can create a comfortable and flexible wasp silhouette without the need for corsets. - **Handcrafted Couture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced technologies like 3D printing and robotics into the process of creating handcrafted couture pieces to increase efficiency and scalability. - **Transparent Skirts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of smart fabrics and advanced textiles to create transparent skirts that are not only visually appealing but also adaptable to different environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly fashion practices that can be implemented in the production of high-end couture garments. - **Textile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development to create innovative textile materials that can replicate the look and feel of traditional fabrics while offering improved comfort and functionality. - **Tech and Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with technology companies to integrate wearable technology seamlessly into haute couture designs, creating a fusion of fashion and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Stage Couture Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jisoo-dior.md) - [Transformative Shaping Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-miraclesuit.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md)