Shot by photographer Greg Kadel, ‘Scientific Glamour’ adds a bit of futuristic architectural fashiontography to the pages of Vogue China’s August 2009 issue. With sharp minidresses, puffed-up shoulders and an angular setting, this editorial is a fashion-forward fantasy.
We’ve seen a number of futuristic editorials and fashion shoots that feature heavy architectural influences. Check out some of my favorites below.
Implications - The recession gave consumers reason to take a harsh look at their future; accordingly, doomsday prophecies and apocalyptic inspiration appeared in nearly every facet of mainstream culture. Fashion designers used this tension as a springboard to release avant-garde collections and magazine editorials that envision the future in a new, uplifting way.
Futuristic Fashiontography
Greg Kadel's ‘Scientific Glamour' for Vogue China Aug
Trend Themes
1. Futuristic Fashion - The combination of fashion and architectural influences, exploring a bold, futuristic aesthetic.
2. Architectural Fashion Photography - Fashion photography that utilizes architecture as a primary element, creating angular and geometric visual styles.
3. Uplifting Future Visions - Fashion designers utilizing futuristic elements to create positive and optimistic imaginings of the future.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Photography - By combining architectural elements with fashion photography, a new visual style can be established.
2. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can explore the use of geometric elements in their collections, combining futuristic themes with current trends.
3. Advertising - Futuristic fashion and architectural themes can be utilized in advertising campaigns to create striking and memorable visuals.