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Cyberpunk Revival

New fashion motifs channel a neon dystopian aesthetic previously seen on film

Implications - Designers and tastemakers are increasingly presenting fashion initiatives characterized by the juxtaposition of "high tech and low life" imagery that takes inspiration from '90s-era film predictions of future fashion. Arguably a reaction to the at times overwhelming overlap between fast-moving technological advancement and an anxious political climate, this progression also suggests a new design aesthetic being embraced as a symbolic retreat into a comforting fictitious portrayal of the distant future.
Workshop Question - How can you offer your customers a sense of comfort by reflecting a design aesthetic that serves as a symbolic retreat from the stress of modern life?
Trend Themes
1. Cyberpunk Fashion - Designers are embracing a futuristic and dystopian aesthetic in fashion, inspired by 90s-era film predictions of future fashion.
2. Creative Collaborations - Collaborative fashion lines and collections are gaining popularity, blending unique design elements and catering to diverse consumer bases.
3. Futuristic Executive Style - High fashion designers are incorporating cyberpunk elements and adapting them to executive attire, creating a new form of edgy and modern professional wear.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry is witnessing a growing interest in cyberpunk, co-branded apparel, and futuristic executive wear, creating unique and innovative designs.
2. Technology - Advancements in technology are enabling designers to incorporate electronic elements into their apparel, adding functionality, comfort, and a futuristic vibe.
3. Entertainment - Movies, television, and video games continue to inspire fashion designers, allowing them to create clothing that nods to iconic and memorable characters and genres.
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Featured Examples

Futuristic Executive Fashions
Futuristic Executive Fashions
The Alexander Wang Fall 2018 Collection Serves 'Executive Realness'
His last presentation at New York Fashion Week, the Alexander Wang Fall 2018 show offered a glimpse into the designer’s view of “executive realness” with a cyber punk punk influence.... MORE
Colorful Sci-Fi Fashion Runways
Colorful Sci-Fi Fashion Runways
Jeremy Scott's Fall 2018 Line Fuses High Fashion with Fantasy
In terms of sci-fi fashion runways, the presentation of Jeremy Scott’s Ready-to-Wear Fall 2018 collection completely knocked the theme out of the park. Each model sported futuristic and... MORE
Dark Neon-Lit Lookbooks
Dark Neon-Lit Lookbooks
The NEIGHBORHOOD and adidas Collaboration is a Neon Dream Photo Series
The adidas Originals and NEIGHBORHOOD collaboration is presented in an expressive dream photo series that commemorates the subdued ambiance of the neon color scheme on an urban landscape. The Spring/... MORE
Co-Branded Neon Streetwear
Co-Branded Neon Streetwear
Supreme and Nike Revealed the New 'Air Humara' Collection
In time for the fall, Supreme and Nike collaboratively created the ‘Air Humara’ collection, which features both brands’ logos prominently, in combination with vivid neon colorways... MORE
Collaborative Multi-Pattern Apparel
Collaborative Multi-Pattern Apparel
The NOMA t.d. Tie Dye-Inspired Line Was Made with Needles
For the Spring/Summer 2018 fashion season, NOMA t.d. and Needles joined forces to come up with a series of tie dye-inspired designs that combine different patterns with flowing silhouettes, making... MORE
Juxtaposing Fall Collections
Juxtaposing Fall Collections
The Siki Im Fall 2018 Capsule Blends Modernism with Tradition
The brand new Siki Im Fall 2018 collection draws its usual focus away from an avant-garde approach and more towards a juxtaposing idea of both modernity and traditional aesthetics. The German... MORE

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