On the heels of his extraordinary ‘future of British couture’ spread with Tilda Swinton in AnOther Magazine, famed photographer Craig McDean explores the future of fashion in the new March 2009 issue of W Magazine.
So what does the future of fashion of look like? “It just may be some aerodynamic looks with Space-Age or Eighties flavor that capture movement in their shapes and details.”
The ethereal photoshoot features model Ymre Stiekema styled by Alex White in creations from Maison Martin Margiela, Comme des Garcons, Malo, MaxMara, Fendi, Chanel, Calvin Klein, St. John and others.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Aerodynamic Fashion
- Creating clothing designs inspired by aerodynamic shapes and movement, capturing a futuristic aesthetic.
- Space-age Fashion
- Exploring fashion designs with a futuristic and sci-fi influence, reflecting a space-age aesthetic.
- Eighties Flavored Fashion
- Reviving fashion trends from the 1980s, incorporating bold colors, exaggerated shapes, and vibrant details.
Where This Applies
- Fashion Design
- Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate aerodynamic, space-age, and 1980s influences into their collections.
- Retail
- Retailers can offer aerodynamic, space-age, and 1980s-inspired fashion lines to cater to futuristic and nostalgic consumer preferences.
- Photography
- Photographers can explore new artistic directions by capturing the aesthetic of aerodynamic fashion, space-age fashion, and 1980s fashion in their shoots.
