These apocalyptic fashion styles are showcasing how dire themes and harsh circumstances have a unique way of translating into haute couture clothing styles.
With films constantly centering on such themes as zombies and the end of the world, there's no surprise as to why certain apocalyptic references are popping up in pop culture and fashion. By infusing themes of the apocalypse into fashion spreads and runway looks, designers are able to tap into that rough and rugged visual appearance, giving their clothes a very futuristic warrior look. A great way to incorporate a bold and eye-catching theme into modern clothing styles, these apocalyptic fashion designs will surely catch the eye of any fashionista who spots them.
From road warrior fashion to survival clothing styles, these apocalyptic fashion designs are creatively merging battle attire with chic clothing inspirations.
44 Apocalyptic Fashion Styles
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Ethereal Apocalypse Editorials
The Other Side of Thames Fashion Story Finds Beauty in Destruction
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Feminine Apocalyptic Fashion
The MirkoG. di Brandimarte Spring 2013 Campaign is Elegantly Desolate
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Avant-Garde Apocalypse Attire
The Claudia Danna Fall/Winter 2013/2014 Collection is Sculptural
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Shredded Male Leggings
Sci-Fi Warrior Fashion at Gareth Pugh Fall 2009
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Post-Apocalyptic Leather Ensembles
Look Great in the Despondent Future with This Demobaza Line
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Post-Apocalyptic Menswear
Tijana Pavlov Spring 2010 at Cro-a-Porter in Zagreb, Croatia
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Apocalyptic Kid Captures
The Promised Land Series Blends Peter Pan's Lost Boys with 'Mad Max'
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Neon-Printed Postmodern Fashion
The Antidote Street Style Issue Stars ColorfulPostmodern Styles
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Snow Apocalypse Fashion
The Femke Agema AW12 Collection Quirkily Addresses Style and Survival
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Apocalyptic Fashion Calendars
Peter Richweisz Uses the End of the World for Inspiration
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Post-Apocalyptic Horse Masks
This Leather Pony Mask Demonstrates Stylish Apocalypse Fashion
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Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Fashion
The Vergi Freelance Fashion Collection is Mind-Blowing
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Road Warrior Bikini Fashion
Wilfredo Alexander Channels Mad Max for His Wilhelmina FW 2010 Shoot
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Scorching 3D Editorials
Nick Saglimbeni's Nuclear Summer Spread Will Jump Right Out at You
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Amazing Apocalyptic Attire
The Minki Cheng Doomsday Survival Fashion Collection is Textural
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Armageddon Style
Nick IDM Turns to the Apocalypse for Fashiontography Inspiration
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Haute Apocalypse Gear
The Heyniek 'Fantastic Fatalism' Line is a Hot Way to Go
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Thigh-Strapped Steampunk Bags
This JungleTribe Bag Really Makes a Statement
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Chic Apocalyptic Editorials
The Survival Mode Photoshoot Highlights a Dynamic Dystopia
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Apocalyptic Urban Attire
The Hood by Air Spring/Summer 2014 Collection is Hip-Hop Inspired
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Draped, Shrouded Menswear
Forme D'expression Spring/Summer 2010 Loves Neutrals & Draping
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Epic Apocalyptic Photography
Julius Bramanto's 'Odd and Ends' Editorial for Amica
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Knitted Ninjas
'Goetschel' from Chris New Features Women Warriors in Knit Fashions
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Avant-Garde Apocalyptic Lookbook
The Maximilian Messler Metropolis Catalog is Futuristic Eccentric
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Daring Desert-Inspired Jackets
This Jacket Collection by Nicholas K Looks Comfy and Chic
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Militant Apocalypse Menswear
The Byungmun Seo Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Army Inspired
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Post-Apocalyptic Menswear
Julius Fall Winter 2010 Channels Cormac McCarthy
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Female Fencing Photography
Maciej Boryna's 'Ghost in the Shell' is Stark and Apocalyptic
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Haute Apocalyptic Ads
The Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2011 Ad Campaign is Gorgeous
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Apocalyptic Mouse Ears
Bobby Charles Abley's Runway Show is a Walk on the Wild Side of Style
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Apocalyptic Attire
The Gareth Pugh Spring 2010 Collection Makes End Times Fashionable
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Apocalyptic Railway Shoots
Antoni Szczupal Finds Beauty in the Desolate for 'Ghost Train'
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Apocalyptic TV-Smashing
'Post Nuclear' by Antoni Szczupal Depicts a Gritty, Edgy World
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Chic Apocalyptic Fashion
'This is Luxe' Features a Handbag that Transforms into a Gas Mask
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Apocalyptic Ski-Mask Apparel
The Asger Juel Larsen Fall/Winter Collection is
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Luxe Apocalyptic Fashion
The Chanel Fall/Winter 2013 Couture Show is Stylishly Utilitarian
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Ominous Otherworldly Fashion Shoots
Fernando Cabral Heats Up the Pages of Open Lab #6
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Urban Graffiti Runways
The Tom Van der Borght Fall/Winter 2013/2014 Collection is Eccentric
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Post-Apocalyptic Surf Fashion
The Year Zero Collection Brings a Vintage Edge to Dystopian Wear
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Visionary Apocalyptic Editorials
The Gaschette Magazine 'Aerograd' Photoshoot is Futuristic
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Apocalypse-Ready Apparel
The We Are On the Edge Jacket by Marie-Elsa Batteux is Ready for Doomsday
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Urban Apocalypse Photography
Jeffrey Stockbridge Shows the Abandoned Side of Philadelphia
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Survival Fashion Films
The Reform Clothing Co. Ad Promotes Apocalyptic Apparel
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Apocalyptic Fashiontography
Karl Lagerfeld's Smoke-Filled Fendi Fall 2009 Campaign
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Dystopian Survival Kits
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Fiery Floral Editorials
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Chromatic Office Fashion
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Luxuriously Textured Fashion
The Flare 'Shooting Star' Editorial Stars a Bold Lindsey Wixon
Sinister Surgeon Runways
The Manuel Bolaño Spring/Summer 2014 Collection is Eclectic
Androgynous Eldery Photoshoots
72-Year-Old Grandfather Liu Xianping Models Women's Clothing
Glamorously Sporty Fashion
The Rumours Magazine 'Accente Sport' Editorial Stars Ioni Muresan
Timeless Femme Fatale Photoshoots
The Malgosia Bela for Antidote Magazine Feature is Seductive
Two-Part Fashion Ads
The Liu Jo Fall 2012 Campaign Stars a Sophisticated Kate Moss
Metallic Female Photography
This Dark Beauty Series Contains Odd Hair and Metallic Elements
Feminine Punk Fashion
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Rebelling Webcam Photoshoots
The Jonathan Wolpert 'Les Voyeurs' For Fashion Bless Editorial is Raw
Fiercly Ruffled Feminine Fashion
The Emanuel Ungaro Spring 2014 Line is Girlish and Fun
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From Insect-Covered Fashion Spreads to Whimsical Winged Monocles
Futuristic Pastel Fashion
The Portuguese Soul 'Spring Affair' Editorial Stars Dariia Makarova
Angelic Avant-Garde Editorials
The ‘Doves’ Editorial Features Angelic Avant-Garde Fash
Sophisticated Colorblocking Fashion
Marie Claire Australia 'Block Party' Stars Zuzana Gregorova
Tropical Technicolor Photoshoots
The El Pais Sergi Pons Editorial Pops With Color
Haute Playground Photoshoots
The Vogue Italia July 2012 'Collections' Editorial Is Playful
Stained Glass-Inspired Fashion
The Jitrois Spring 2013 Collection is Modern Medieval
Magnified Postmodern Dollhouses
Haus E17 Charms with Abstractness, Simplicity and Iconic Quality
Travel-Inspired Lingerie Ads
Bar Refaeli Reprises Her Role as Face of Passionata A/W 12 Campaign
Street Excess Runways
The Krizia Robustella Fall/Winter 2013 Collection Embraces Embellishment
Molten Metal Menswear
Yulia Paskal Goes with Shiny Glam for Her Fall/Winter 2013 Collection
Apocalypse Attack Weapons
The Zombie Slayer Axe Blade Will Slice Through Any Dead Enemies
Steampunk Watch Jewelry
Pete Level Makes New Out of the Old with Jewelry from Watch Movements
Militant Sci-Fi Editorials
The New World Order SID Fashion Story is Utilitarian
Contemporary Tech-Driven Structures
The i-City Pavilion Uses QR Codes as its Interior Facade
Apocalypse-Inspired Jewelry
This Zombie Survivor Charm Bracelet is Perfect for Apocalypse Lovers
Simple Cyborg Fashion
The Mugler Resort 2013 Lookbook is Future-Friendly
Patterned Hippie Photoshoots
The Westeast Magazine Spring/Summer 2012 Pugh Spread is Free Spirited
Luxuriously Militant Menswear
The Fasten Originate Axel Serine Editorial is Impeccably Tailored
Masked Bobble Head Runways
The Han Kjobenhavn Fall/Winter 2013 Collection Embraces Ambiguity
Amazing Apocalyptic Attire
The Minki Cheng Doomsday Survival Fashion Collection is Textural
Golfing Clown Photoshoots
The Exit Magazine Spring/Summer 2012 Mueller Photoshoot is on the Green
Thigh-Strapped Steampunk Bags
This JungleTribe Bag Really Makes a Statement
Militant Officer Editorials
The Blazej by Patryk Rosinski Portrait Series is Retro-Inspired
Ladylike Powerhouse Fashion
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'State of Independence' Photoshoot Stars Malika
Desert Damsel Editorials
The Eurowoman June 2013 Cover Shoot Stars Model Milou Sluis
Reflective Water Drop Fonts
Lumen Type Uses a Mirror and Liquid to Create Typographic Rainbows
Apocalyptic Urban Attire
The Hood by Air Spring/Summer 2014 Collection is Hip-Hop Inspired
Darkly Militant Menswear
The Cellar 10 Men Photoshoot Features an All-Black Wardrobe
High Contrast Fashion
The Vogue Brazil May 2013 Editorial Stars Giulia Daga and Thais Custodio
Uniformed Athleticwear Runways
The Lacoste Fall/Winter 2013 Runway Shows Modern Utilitarianism
Remixed Renaissance Runways
The Amit Baruch Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Da Vinci Inspired
Urbanite Utility Wear
The Bershka F/W 2012 Campaign is Studded with Functional Fashion
Glamorous Staircase Photoshoots
Beymen Collection Fall 2012 Campaign Stars Magdalena Frackowiak
Romantic Cascading Ensembles
The Chloé Resort 2013 Collection is Airy and Elegant
Lighthearted Apocalyptic Apparel
Doomsday T-shirts Takes a Humorous Stance to the End of the World
Sci-Fi Steampunk Sunglasses
Hi-Tek Futuristic Eye Wear is Highly Creative Headgear
Rooftop Footwear Ads
The RMK SS12/13 Campaign Stars a Feminine Anja Konstantinova
Futuristically Maniacal Photoshoots
The Dazed & Confused September 2012 Editorial is Wild
Sophisticated Cyborg Catalogs
The Zayneptosun Tulip Collection is Fiercely Futuristic
Militant Apocalypse Menswear
The Byungmun Seo Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Army Inspired
Aquatic-Inspired Beauty Editorials
Model Xuchao Zhang Stars in Fashion Gone Rogue 'Summer Glow'
Deeply Plunging Animal-Print Bodysuits
The Vogue Turkey June 2013 Issue Stars Model Karlie Kloss
Ethereal Woodland Editorials
The Dark Forest Design Scene Exclusive Features Ornate Accessories
Stormy Fashion Ads
The Verlaine Spring 2013 Campaign is Dramatically Dark
Citrus-Hued Explorer Runways
The Topman Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Impeccably Layered
Surreal Steampunk Sketches
Yuri Laptev Enchants with His Imaginitive Imagery
Amish-Inspired Runways
Thom Browne Fall 2013 Menswear Runway Showcases Broad Features
Stark Minimalist Homes
This New Addition to Spanish Architecture is by Alcolea+Tárrago Arquit
Remixed Grunge Runways
The Givenchy Fall 2013 Collection Dazzled With Archival Reference
Disney Villain-inspired Fashion
Harper’s Bazaar Latin America October 2013 Issue Stars Aliso
Dizzyingly High Editorials
Harper’s Bazaar Latin America 'Vertigo' Stars Anastasia Kolganova
Dramatic Drowning Editorials
The Scandinavia S/S/A/W Fall 2013 Photoshoot Stars Julia Hafstrom
Dapper Punk Catwalks
The Colcci Fall/Winter 2013 Collection Marries Classics with a Daring Edge
Futuristic Military Menswear
The Mugler 2013 F/W Collection Explores New Textiles
Dashingly Dapper 60s Fashion
The A/W 2013 Collection from 'Break London' is Boyish and Charming
Surreal Underpass Attire
This 'End of the World' Fashion Shoot Takes Readers to an Unusual World
Relaxed Suited Runways
The Jun Okamoto Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Romantic
Laser Light Show Editorials
Peripetie Creates Spectacular Reflective Ads for 'Eyewear Magazine'
Recycled Nylon Runways
The Lidija Kolovrat Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Urban-Chic
Sophisticated Mosaic-Like Fashion
The Fendi Resort 2014 Collection Mixes Class with Sportiness
Enchanting Boudoir Editorials
Style Singapore ‘Come Saturday Morning’ Stars Irita Kova
Unpopulated City Pictorials
Tokyo End by Gabriel de la Chapelle is Eerily Empty
Feminized Nightgown Runways
The Mikio Sakabe Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Flamboyant
Zombie Survival Tool Sheds
Zombie Survival is Easier Thanks to This Convenient DIY Project
Detective-Inspired Runways
The E. Tautz Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Dangerously Chic
Robed Bohemian Runways
The Dries Van Noten Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Pattern-Enriched
Lavish Surf-Inspired Attire
The Rebecca Minkoff Resort 2013 Goes Back to the Designer's Roots
Life-Sized Robot Killers
This Terminator Design is Sure to Please Many Fans
Life-Sized Zombie Dolls
The Waking Dead Girl Prop Will Scare Any Child
Sporty Designer Fashion Hybrids
Gui Paganini Captures an Unusual Mixture of Fashion Styles
Ethereal Gown Fashion Ads
The Donna Karan Resort 2013 Campaign Stars an Angelic Karlie Kloss
Edgy Veiled Runways
The KTZ Spring/Summer 2014 Womenswear Collection is Monochromatic
Undone Alabaster Fashion
The Harper's Bazaar Turkey 'Seksi Yaz' Editorial Stars Marique Schimmel
Luxe Apocalyptic Fashion
The Chanel Fall/Winter 2013 Couture Show is Stylishly Utilitarian
Snowy Zorro-Inspired Ads
The Moschino Fall 2012 Campaign Stars Ophelie Rupp and Ymre Stiekema
Magnificently Moustached Runways
The Yohji Yamamoto AW13 Show Features Manly Accessories
Seaside Amusement Park Candids
Rag & Bone DIY Campaign Lends Camera to Newest Supermodel Liu Wen
Urban Graffiti Runways
The Tom Van der Borght Fall/Winter 2013/2014 Collection is Eccentric
Patchwork Denim Runways
The Melissa Siegrist Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Retro-Infused
Utilitarian Schoolboy Catalogs
The Ecole Militaire Fall/Winter 2012/2013 Lookbook is Hipster-Chic
Edgy Jailbird Runways
The V!tor Fall/Winter 2013 Collection Exudes Street Swagger
Sculpturally Scarfed Runways
The María Glück Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Eccentricall
Plastic-Clad Photoshoots
The Spellbound #1 Spring/Summer 2012 Issue Promotes Pliable Fabrics
Eco-Friendly Sith Sculptures
The Darth Vader Upcycled Mask is Made from Old Electronics
Celestial Backpack Accessories
This Galaxy Print Backpack Will Turn Heads in High School Halls
Artful Army Editorials
The Combat Vogue Hommes Japan Photoshoot is Military-Chic
Sunny Seaside Stores
The Emporium of Postmodern Activities is a Unique Shopping Experience
Knife-Filled Zombie Kits
The Apocalypse Survival Kit Has Knives, Machetes and an Axe
Luxury Car Songstress Endorsements
Lana Del Ray Jaguar F-Type Ad Campaign Targeted at Young & Hip
Video Game Streetwear
These Vault 101 Ensembles Will Bring Joy to Fallout Fans Everywhere
Chic Handyman Photoshoots
The Vogue Brazil July 2012 Fogarty Editorial Exhibits Repair-Themed Sets
Refined Nordic Runways
The Estelita Mendonça Fall/Winter 2013
Surreal Bohemian Portraits
Glenn Barr's 'Rooms' Exhibit is Decadent and Electrifying
Eccentric Detective Runways
The Henrik Vibskov Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Sherlock Inspired
Tropical Tranquil Fashion Ads
The Mara Mac SS12/13 Campaign Stars a Serene Eliana Weirich
Piled Panel Sideboards
The Asymmetrical Stack Buffet Has a False Heaped Structure
Zombie Survival Colleges
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Chromatic Floral Collaborations
Masha Reva x Syndicate Botanical Layers Creates Floral Fashions
Homeless Flower Woman Editorials
The Scandinavia S/S/A/W 2013 Photoshoot Stars Codie Young
Chic Siberian Runways
The Alexander Wang Fall 2013 Collection is Fit for Winter
Surrealistic Dojo Shorts
The Sizarr 'Purple Fried' Video Showcases Dreamlike Visuals
Sleek Zombified Handbags
'The Walking Dead' Bags from Urban Collector are Both Chic and Horrific
Industrialized Kettle Sculptures
The Techno Steampunk Teapot Forges Mechanics with Tea Time
Apocalyptic Survival Packages
The 'Zombie Defense Solutions: 3-Day Survival Kit' is Practical
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The Youngwon Kim Graduate Collection Campaign is Stylishly Sensual
Textured Polymer Runways
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Action-Packed Apocalypse Phone Ads
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