Lingerie Trends 2009: What Do The Catwalks Say?

While all of us realize that our lingerie sojourns are going to be limited to the bedroom most of the time, it is still great to know that whatever we are wearing underneath our clothes is trendy, modern and stylish.

Lingerie trends change every season just the way outerwear and party clothes change trends, and being hip means that you are trendy and hip down to the last thread you are wearing, right? So if you want to know what’s in in 2009, then we present here some of the most popular designer lingerie trends that we saw and will see burning up the ramps in 2009.

Fabrics: A large number of designers showcased organic cotton lingerie in their 2009 collections. While organic cotton is definitely in, so is pure satin and silk lingerie. Sheers are going to be very popular for nightwear. Lace is once again going to be popular, as most lingerie this season is very very feminine in nature and style. You will see all kinds of laces combined with cotton and satins in underwear this season.  However, unlike classy neutral combinations in lace, 2009 sees lace being used in bold bright colors and combinations.

Colors: The lingerie runway in 2009 has mostly been a riot of color. While neutrals like beige, skin tones, crèmes and blacks will never lose their stake in the lingerie market, this season has seen the revival of bold hues that aim to offset the depressing economical climate. Cotton and silk lingerie can be found in bright vibrant colors, with some of the most popular colors this year being shades of pink, purple, blue and green.

Cuts And Styles: Most designers have showcased lingerie at least some cuts and styles that go back to Victorian ages. Underwear items with feminine frills, ruffles and ties are hugely popular in 2009. So are garter belts. A number of designers have featured embroidery on bottom fronts and combined it with ruffles on sheer fabrics for a romantic look. Another major lingerie trend in 2009 is going to be geometric cuts and straps on the back and the front. This cut is generally combined with bright bold hues while the ruffled ladylike look is achieved using neutral and classic shades. As far as bras and panties go, minimum coverage with maximum support is in, because while most garments are structured, they are cut as small as possible. Huge coverall bras and panties are hardly going to be in this season!

Prints: Prints have come raging back like a jungle fire to lingerie ramps in 2009. Animal prints are a rage this season and if you are thinking browns and blacks, then you can come again. Animal prints on lingerie in 2009 come in all imaginable colors, with pink, purple and green being the most popular! Floral prints of all kinds, ranging from modern and abstract to romantic and lifelike are another hot item on the lingerie ramps this year. Most lingerie designers have also experimented with geometrics in 2009. Polka dots in all shapes and sizes, materials and colors are another hot print on lingerie items. Many designers have also introduced metallic and embossed prints on lingerie, especially in geometric and dot patterns.