Blogs > Trends > Women's Fashion TrendsCyberpunk trend: from Fritz Lang to latexThis will probably sound weird, but I’ve always been a sucker for movies and books that focus on bleak, dystopian futures where the boundaries of humanity are blurred, and the earth is on the edge of chaos and destruction. I thought perhaps there was something slightly wrong there, but turns out I’m not the only one after all. Cyberpunk influences have been infiltrating designer collections; even those from who you’d expect nothing less than dainty refinement (we’re looking at you Christopher Bailey).
So what is Cyberpunk?
Without going into detail overload on specific subcultures and their creeds, it’s a science fiction genre that’s dark, grim and technology-focused. Just imagine some cyborg in a dark underground world, a few decades in the future, with a black trench-coat and a machine gun for an arm and you’ve pretty much got the idea. Over the past few seasons designers have been working in a bit of Cyberpunk to their designs. Here in Australia we noted Jessie Hill's Broken Windows collection as having the Cyberpunk feel. Meanwhile, PVC - particularly for leggings – has actually become quite popular as a fashion trend (special thanks have to go to Kate Moss and her Glastonbury outfit for that one.)
The Influences:
The Elements:
Trend Status Elements can be mixed into everyday wear, creating a definite edge. As a long term trend, it’s more likely to survive underground than on the surface, but for the meantime fashion magazines are using the opportunity to come out with dark, edgy shoots, and back-alley cigarette-smoking fashionistas are rejoicing in the bold, sexy looks that PVC and patent pumps bring forth. This article was first published in Fashionising.com's newsletter. For more news and articles straight to your inbox, be sure to sign up now!
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First Written: 16th November 2007 at 22.58
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