# Fancy Recession Dressing Recycled Fashion at the White House Correspondents' Dinner By Bianca | Published 2009-05-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-house-correspondents-dinner-fashion References: [nymag](http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/05/white_house_correspondents_din.html) At the [White House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-rain-plus) Correspondents’ Dinner, Barbara Walters wore the same dress she wore to last Tuesday’s Time 100 Gala. Sign of the times, or sign of a practical woman? The White House Correspondents’ Dinner attracted a ton of politicians and celebrities including Ashton Kutcher in what NY Mag called a “Sad, floppy bowtie,” Tyra Banks who “looked like she couldn’t be bothered to change after work,” and even Natalie Portman who wore a [recycled a gown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-cashmere-cardigan) from [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign)’s Fall 2004 collection. Check out more pictures from the 2009 White House Correspondents’ Dinner in the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create sustainable clothing options that can be reused or repurposed, reducing waste and environmental impact. - **Practical Fashion:** Chance to design clothing that is versatile and functional, catering to individuals who prioritize practicality in their style choices. - **Fashion Sustainability:** Innovation in creating eco-friendly fabrics and materials, offering opportunities for companies to promote their commitment to sustainability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion brands can embrace recycled fashion trends and create collections that align with consumer demand for sustainable clothing. - **Design and Manufacturing:** Opportunity to develop new processes and technologies that enable the production of recycled fashion items at a larger scale. - **Sustainable Living:** Companies focused on promoting sustainable lifestyles can collaborate with fashion brands to incorporate recycled clothing options into their offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Voting-Themed Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youve-got-the-power.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Eco-Friendly Professional Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dana-bandi.md) - [Peace-Resembling Dress Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-dress.md) - [Autumn Occasion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-fall-dresses.md) - [Sustainable Fashion Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-cashmere-cardigan.md) - [Holiday Gown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-jacqueline.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-azazie.md) - [Doll-Inspired Evening Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4.md)