1940s / 1950s hairstyle inspiration 2009

One of the things that I dearly love about 2009 fashion is the constant revitalisation of classic motifs; a revitalisation that is also apparent in this year's women's hair trends. Thus, if you'll permit me, may I present you with a visual treat that personifies the year's 1940s hairstyle come-back.

With a late 1940s / early 1950s hairstyle laced throughout, this shoot features model Viktoriya Sasonkina and was photographed by Steven Meisel with styling by Andrew Richardson. It appeared in Vogue Italia back in September 2008 but is no less relevant now.

You can view the full sized pictures by clicking on the thumbnails below. They were first spotted over at Cyana Trend Land.

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Constance Jablonski for Muse 2009

The Summer 2009 issue of Muse features a shoot with model du jour Constance Jablonski. Constance poses in some tribal-inspired prints and statement jewels, as well as some pretty, feminine sheers.

Thakoon: Resort Collection 2009

Thakoon's Resort 2010 collection shone through with pops of yellow, splashes of bright pink, and a soft pale blue on white that somewhat evokes the impression of a cloudy sky on a sunny day. The thing tying it all together though - the common thread throughout the collection - is an experimentation with texture. Ruffles came in all-over layers on some of the dresses; other pieces were pleated, or gathered in unconventional ways.

Alexi Freeman Spring/Summer 2009

Seeing Alexi Freeman's collections in person is always a pleasure. And while the Spring/Summer 2010 lookbook perfectly conveys the understated elegance of the pieces, there are finer details that are only really seen up close. Layerings of mesh fabrics in contrasting colours lead to a unique shimmering effect; while what appears to be a simple black singlet from the front is turned around to reveal a sheer mesh back. Relaxed fits can lean to either a sporty or a more glamorous aesthetic depending on how you dress them, and the bold melon-coloured pieces - while not for the faint hearted - are striking in real life.

Radcliffe denim, Spring/Summer 2009

Here's a peek at another denim label: Radcliffe London. Their Spring/Summer 2009 lookbook presents some effortless-cool pieces, from super-skinnies to a few styles of boyfriend jeans (as pictured below).

Leighton Meester sheer in Emilio De La Morena 2009

While her on-screen persona is constantly upstaged in the fashion stakes, no such competition exists in real life between Leighton Meester and Blake Lively; Meester is the queen of the red carpet, and seemingly of sheer fashion if her most recent red carpet outing is anything to go by.