# Zippered Fashion Striking Mini Dresses in the Phi Fall 2009 Collection By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-02-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zippered-fashions-striking-mini-dresses-in-phi-fall-2009-collection References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/F2009RTW-PHI) Zippers, opera gloves and leather were featured prominently in the Phi collection for [Fall 2009](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw24). Zippered minis came in the form of both dresses and skirts; both accented with ultra-wide belts, patch pockets and ribbed hems. Not a bare arm was to be seen as Phi designer Andreas Melbostad, showed the emerging [opera glove trend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-seainspired-fallwinter-2025-line) with prominence; black leather, quilted and smooth. The modern high-necked dresses were in black, burgundy and grey were detailed with sequins, multi-textural fabrics and vertical banding. They were all teamed with opaque leggings and biker-inspired high-heeled buckled ankle boots. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Zippered Minis:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry to create innovative designs and functionalities for zippered minis. - **Opera Glove Trend:** The emerging opera glove trend presents an opportunity for disruption in the fashion industry by creating modern, unique designs for gloves that complement various outfits. - **Biker-inspired Boots:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry by designing fashionable, high-heeled buckled ankle boots with biker-inspired elements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can leverage the zippered minis trend, opera glove trend, and biker-inspired boots trend to create new and exciting fashion offerings. - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry has an opportunity to develop innovative fabrics and materials that can enhance the designs and functionalities of zippered minis, opera gloves, and biker-inspired boots. - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can explore disruptive innovation by combining biker-inspired elements with high-heeled buckled ankle boots, offering stylish yet functional footwear options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Leopard Mini Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-mini-dresses.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Chic Corporate-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection.md)