While most womenswear brands look to the past this season, some have adopted a younger image to chase sales find out now in this exclusive special for womenswear autumn 09.

Unlike the young fashion sector, with its pool of cash-rich living with-the-folks consumers, the womenswear market is more susceptible to the belt-tightening effects of an economic downturn and the re action from designers has been divided. Almost every womenswear brand has looked to the history books for inspiration. The continued obsession with the waistline, particularly on dresses, has found the 1940s and 1950s returning to favour.

Do you want to know all the latest product news and brand launches for the autumn 09 Womenswear market? See the season at a glance in this essential guide from Drapers and find out what's coming up next season.

In this exclusive guide, Drapers reviews the key womenswear looks for the coming autumn 09. A wide range of brands are featured, with a look at both the headline-grabbing styles and those with a more commercial awareness. All the trends you need to know about, get a focus so you can be assured that you have all the knowledge you need.

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