Brooke Roberts Moves 80s Prints Into the Future
Elsa Blaine — July 17, 2009 — Fashion
References: brookeroberts.net & kingdomofstyle.typepad
Snakeskin prints have been taking on a futuristic twist in the hands of designer Brooke Roberts from East London. Taking her inspiration from the 1982 science fiction movie "Blade Runner," Roberts uses pointed angular forms and oversized shoulders in her creations.
The black and white snakeskin print mini dress has a high arching hemline terminating in razor-sharp points that draw the eye to the back of the knee. Wide shoulders and v-shaped cuffs complete the ultramodern look. Brooke Roberts’ red snakeskin jacket is highly structured with arching tuxedo-like tails and elongated v-cut sleeves.
Snakeskin does bring on a flashback to the 80s; however, Brooke Roberts has moved beyond retro and taken the print into the future of fashion.
The black and white snakeskin print mini dress has a high arching hemline terminating in razor-sharp points that draw the eye to the back of the knee. Wide shoulders and v-shaped cuffs complete the ultramodern look. Brooke Roberts’ red snakeskin jacket is highly structured with arching tuxedo-like tails and elongated v-cut sleeves.
Snakeskin does bring on a flashback to the 80s; however, Brooke Roberts has moved beyond retro and taken the print into the future of fashion.
Trend Themes
1. Futuristic Fashion - Opportunity for designers to experiment with pointed angular forms and oversized shoulders to create modern looks inspired by science fiction movies
2. Disruptive Snakeskin Prints - Incorporating snakeskin prints in a modern context to create edgy and unique fashion designs
3. Beyond Retro Prints - Moving beyond retro prints like snakeskin to create fashion designs that incorporate a futuristic perspective
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Opportunity for fashion designers to create futuristic designs that feature unique prints like snakeskin
2. Textile Industry - Innovation opportunities exist for textile producers to explore futuristic fabrics that incorporate edgy prints like snakeskin
3. Science Fiction Industry - Incorporating fashion elements inspired by science fiction movies like Blade Runner can create new merchandise opportunities for the science fiction industry
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