# Military-Inspired Formal Attire Dapper Classics in the F/W 2009 Zara Menswear Lookbook By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-12-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zara-menswear-lookbook References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2009/12/zara-menswear-lookbook-december-09.html) & [zara](http://www.zara.com) The [Zara](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense-of-togetherness) menswear lookbook for Fall/Winter 2009 shows a lot of formal, business and black tie friendly outfits. The dashing Djordje Bogdanovic stars in the campaign that sees a lot of classic charcoal and black suits some with a militaristic twist. One of my favorite looks from the Zara menswear lookbook is a more casual dark grey blazer with no collar, paired here with a white t-shirt, perfectly worn-in grey jeans and black lace-up boots. Also, points for the use of a top hat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Formal Attire Trends:** Opportunity to create military-inspired formal attire for business professionals, combining sophistication and distinctive style. - **Black Tie Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to design black tie outfits with a militaristic twist for formal events and special occasions. - **Casual Blazers:** Innovation opportunity to introduce casual blazers with unique features, such as no collar, for a stylish and versatile look. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore new design possibilities for formal attire, incorporating military-inspired elements and unique features to cater to the evolving tastes of business professionals. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the demand for military-inspired formal attire and black tie fashion, offering a wide range of options to cater to diverse customer preferences. - **Footwear:** Footwear brands can capitalize on the popularity of military-inspired formal attire by creating innovative lace-up boots that complement the overall look and enhance the style quotient of business professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Men's Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-victor1.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md) - [Seaside-Influenced Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-2.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Golden-Age Hollywood-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md)