For his Jakarta Fashion Week 2009 show, Afif Syakur cloaked his models in a look that could easily be described as traditional meets futurism. Draped in floor-length silver gowns with embellishments like silver bows and rhinestones, the cuts mirrored more traditional looks, yet the fabric choice and metallic sheen were very much reflective of the designer's leading edge adoption of galactic fashion.
The Afif Syakur show look place at the Fashion Tent at Pacific Place in Jakarta, Indonesia earlier this month. Check out the gallery for more images from the collection, then have a look at a few more galactic fashion looks we've seen by other designers around the world in the related articles below.
Silver Robes
Afif Syakur Goes Galactic Traditional at Jakarta Fashion Week 2009
Trend Themes
1. Galactic Fashion - Designers are adopting metallic sheens and futuristic fabrics to create traditional yet futuristic looks.
2. Traditional-futuristic Mashup - The trend of blending traditional looks with futuristic elements is gaining popularity.
3. Silver Aesthetics - Silver is becoming a popular color choice for fashion designers looking to create a futuristic or galactic aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion designers can create a niche market by adopting galactic fashion trends and targeting consumers interested in futuristic looks.
2. Textile Manufacturing - The adoption of metallic and futuristic fabrics in traditional garment manufacturing could potentially disrupt the industry by shifting focus to new fabric technologies.
3. Jewelry Manufacturing - There is an opportunity for jewelry manufacturers to innovate new materials and designs to complement the galactic fashion trend and capitalize on the popularity of silver embellishments.