The Top 10 Everything of 2009

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Goth Ninja

 A model walks the runway at the Rick Owens fashion show during Paris Fashion Week Menswear Autumn/Winter 2009 on January 23, 2009 in Paris, France

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Japanese street fashion added a new, surprising look: goth ninja. Favored by edgy designers like Number (N)ine, Undercover and Rick Owens, the trend included hooded jackets, big coats and some sort of bizarre headgear, perfect for hiding from the paparazzi.

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