Thanks to movies like The Hunger Games, Divergent and The Giver dystopian film fashion is becoming a popular source of inspiration for many. In the fashion industry, many editorials are taking aesthetic inspiration from these dark-themed story lines.
To match the dark plots of these films, costume designers are creating clothes that tie into these grim and hopeless themes. Many of these films tell the tale of an individual or group of individuals that are trying to overthrow a corrupt system in power. These fashion editorials are playing around with costumes that take inspiration from military fashion coupled with darker color hues, weather resistant materials and despairing backgrounds. Many of these editorials also use vast and empty settings like desserts or abandoned locations to carry these dystopian themes through to the viewer.
47 Dystopian Fashion Editorials
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Dark Dystopian Editorials
The Harper’s Bazaar Turkey June 2014 Issue Stars Jacquelyn Jablonski
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Blurry Minimalist Lookbooks
The KAMENSKAYAKONONOVA Spring 2013 Catalog is Full of Movement
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Porcelain Desert Photoshoots
The Cholet Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign is Striking
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Sculptural Dystopian Rainwear
Martijn Van Strien's Rain Gear is Ideal for Disastrous Situations
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Dystopian Swimwear Designs
The 'Embedded Allure' by David Higgs is Savage and Sci-Fi
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Epic Competition Cosmetics (UPDATE)
The Dystopian COVERGIRL Hunger Games Makeup Looks are Gorgeous
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Apocalyptic Kid Captures
The Promised Land Series Blends Peter Pan's Lost Boys with 'Mad Max'
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Haute Playground Photoshoots
The Vogue Italia July 2012 'Collections' Editorial Is Playful
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Sleek Dystopian Editorials
The V74 Powerhouse: One Model Management Spread has a Hard Edge
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Dystopian Film Fashion
Hunger Games Capitol Couture Showcases Two Pristine Outfits
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Darkly Futuristic Fashion
The Erevos Aether Fall 2012 Collection is Edgy and Dramatic
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Dystopian Hotel Room Shoots
The Schon No 20 Editorial is a Dark and Futuristic Look at Fashion
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Chic Apocalyptic Editorials
The Survival Mode Photoshoot Highlights a Dynamic Dystopia
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Savage Futuristic Fashion
The Morfium Imaginarium Lookbook Features Seductively Tattered Looks
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Sky High Photoshoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Atmosphere' Editorial Stars Karin Hansson
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Staticy Futuristic Editorials
The Interview Magazine September 2012 Cover Shoot Stars Emma Stone
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Veiled Visage Editorials
The Noi.se Issue #28 Features Covered Editorial Captures
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Robot Love Photography
Maurizio Fantini's Cyber Glam Series is Futuristically Fierce
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Clownish Futuristic Cosmetics
Blue Velvet by Katya Tsyganova is Dark and Moody
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Dystopian-Inspired Menswear
The 'Chairman' Collection by Yohan Serfaty is Strict and Militaristic
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Sci-Fi Seaside Shoots
The Madame Germany 'Cool Glam' Editorial Stars Annabella Barber
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Cyberpunk Couture
The Blackmeans Spring/Summer 2012 Collection Recalls Future Dystopias
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Anti-Utopia Futuristic Editorials
The US Vogue September 2103 Editorial Shows a Dystopian Future
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Geometrically Accented Spreads
The Aline Weber for Numero China April 2013 Shoot Plays with Lines
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Belted Blazers
The Digitaria Fall 2011 Lookbook Blends Menswear Staples With a Muted Palette
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Sequined Desert Shoots
Harper's Bazaar Hong Kong 'Style Transformer' Stars Beegee Margenyte
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Quilted Camouflage Outerwear
The James Hock Autumn/Winter 2013/2014 Collection is Bundled Up
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Grayscale Dystopian Photoshoots
Geometries by Leandro Ramos Features Sophisticated Ensembles
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Avant-Garde Anarchist Captures
The Jeff Bark Bullett Magazine Editorial is Dark and Dystopian
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Futuristic Glam Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Three D Illusion' Photoshoot Stars Melinda
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Discombobulating Dystopian Shoots
The Hypnosis by Julius Bramanto Series is Mysteriously Dreamy
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Monochromatic Mannequin-Like Series
The SSAW AW 2013 Editorial is Modern and Minimalist
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Paintball Field-Inspired Photography
The 'Days Lost' Series is Eerily and Colorfully Cloudy
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Futuristic Fashion Films
The Prada Real Fantasies Fall Winter 2012 Video is Avant-Grade
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Sensual Avant-Garde Shoots
The Crystal Renn Numero China Editorial is Dark and Gritty
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Futuristically Exotic Editorials
The Madame Germany 'Tribal' Photoshoot Stars Bianca O'Brien
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Flower-Filled Dystopian Shoots
The Used Magazine Drowned World Editorial is Glamorously Grim
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Post-Apocalyptic Surf Fashion
The Year Zero Collection Brings a Vintage Edge to Dystopian Wear
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Otherworldy Fashion Ads
The Latest Prabal Gurung Fall Campaign Stars Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
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Gothic Couture Captures
The Pulp Magazine Chanel Editorial Stars Darkly Glamorous Kristen
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Dystopian Jean Ads
The Calik Denim Campaign Shows that "Denim is Our Only Savior"
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Darkly Pale Editorials
Tamara Subbotko Stars in Fashion Variant by Weronika Kazmierczak
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Giant Paperclip Sunglasses
Doktor A's H.R. Giger Glasses are Inspired by Illuminatus II
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Clandestine Alien Costumes
Kiersten Essenpreis Pays Homage to the Best Horror Film of the '80s
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Dramatized Stunt Fashion Ads
Kenzo's New Campaign Film 'Cloudbusting' is Dramatized in Slow Motion
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Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives
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Cinema-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Brunello Cucinelli Released Cinema Meraviglia for the Holidays
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The Chanel Fall 2025 is Elevated and Captivating
Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
©SAINT Mxxxxxx Celebrates Heath Ledger's Joker in New Capsule
Picturesque Literature-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Christian Dior Presents Its Fall 2025 Campaign
Eye-Catching Asymmetrical Fashion Capsules
Christopher Esber's Pre-Fall 2026 Collection is Chic
Luxe Literary-Inspired Tote Bags
Jonathan Anderson Revealed Bold Dior Book Tote Designs
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Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
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Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions
The Latest Star Wars x Columbia Collection is Expansive
Playful Showgirl-Inspired Apparel
SHEIN Taps Into The Life of a Showgirl with Vibrant Pieces
American Aesthetics-Focused Fashion Capsules
The Coach Spring 2026 Collection is Chic
Dystopian Series Activewear
The PUMA x SQUID GAME Collection Celebrates Season Two
Falling-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
côte&ciel Names Its Fw 2024 Editorial 'The Feeling of Fall'
Enigmatically Suspenseful Fashion Campigns
Tom Ford Presents Its Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign
Tailored Americana Summer Fashion
ERL Introduces its New Poison Ivy Collection for SS26
90s Grunge-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Khaite's Resort 2026 is Edgy, Eye-Catching and Elegant
Nature-Inspired Luxury Fashion Collections
Michael Kors Spring 2026 Campaign Film is Eye-Catching
Sci-Fi Sneaker Capsules
PUMA x E.T. Collection Has Nostalgic Graphics Through Footwear and Apparel
Statement-Making Fall Collections
Auteur Studio's Fall 2025 Collection Evokes Sculptural Elegance
Tactical Natural Clothing Collections
The Snow Goose by Canada Goose Collection Has 60 Pieces
Curated Online Fashion Storefronts
SHEIN Introduced its 'Trend Stores' for Personalized Shopping
Iconic Film-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Emilia Wickstead Taps Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo
Stock Exchange Fashion Shows
L'OFFICIEL Organized a Novel Runway Presentation
New York Streetwear Collections
Gap and Awake NY Launch a 90s-Inspired NYC Culture Capsule
Cinematic 1920s-Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Salvatore Ferragamo Pre-Fall 2026 is Elegant
It Girl-Inspired Fashion Lines
Veronica Beard Recently Launched Its Spring/Summer 2025 Capsule
Nostalgic Youth Culture Capsules
Coach Presented Its Fall 2026 Line During New York Fashion Week
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Socks
New 'Star Wars-Inspired' Sock Collection is Designed by a DJ
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Actor-Fronted Sophisticated Fashion Campaigns
COS Taps Alexander Skarsgård for Its SS 2026 Line
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs
Iris Van Herpen Debuts the Fall 2025 Haute Couture Capsule
Forest Inspired Outerwear
The Endor Collection Brings Cinematic Camouflage into Functional Fashion
Journey-Inspired Fashion Collections
Isabel Marant Has Released the Spring 2026 Campaign Film
Stylish Cold Weather Fashion
AETHER's Fall/Winter 2024 Collection Boasts Fashion and Function
Urban Deconstructed Fashion
The Louther x Carhartt WIP FW25 Capsule Reimagines Workwear Staples
Bourgeois Dress Code-Inspired Fashion
The Balenciaga Fall 2025 Haute Couture Collection is Elegant
AI-Generated Fashion Week Content
Miami Fashion Week Willl Make Use of AI-Generated Content
Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion
Studio Nicholson FW25 Refines Military Shapes with Textures
Playfyully Surrealistic Fashion Capsules
The Moschino Resort 2026 Collection is Chic & Unexpected
Urban Layered Outdoor Fashion
and wander FW25 Drops Technical Gear with Refined City-Ready Design
Stealthy Modern Monochromatic Fashion
ADER ERROR Introduces the Black Tag Collection
Sultry Black-And-White Fashion Campaigns
Ludovic De Saint Sernin Emphasizes Power and Sensuality
Dark Sci-Fi Capsules
Darc Sport Introduced a Star Wars Collection Featuring Over 100 Pieces
Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion
DAIRIKU Introduces a Limited Star Wars Collection
Tribute-Paying Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Mcqueen's Pre-Fall 2025 Campaign is Set in Coach & Horses
Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees
These Capsule Tees Pay Homage to 17-Year-Old Dark Knight Film.
1980s-Inspired Eye-Catching Fashion Capsules
Moschino's Pre-Fall 2026 is Playful and Elegant
Dark Football-Inspired Outwear
The 'International Collection' Features Three Exclusive Pieces
Experimental Fall Wardrobe
Undercover KHAOTIQUE NOIR Collection Debuts at Paris Fashion Week
Ultra-Chic Sporty Fashion Outfits
AKIRA's Game Day Outfits and Courtside Looks are to Die For
Gamified Fashion Customizations
DKNY x FashionVerse Create an Immersive Fashion-Forward Universe
Creative Urban Collaborative Fashion
A Day's March Joins Deadwood on a Joint Collection
Iconic High Fashion Campaigns
Veronica Beard's Fall 2025 Fashion Campaign is Tilted Iconic
Cinematic Denim Campaigns
Levi’s Enlists Shaboozey and Matty Matheson to Reimagine Western Staples
Utility Street Fashion Capsule
CLOT x Neighborhood Collection Delivers Moto Inspired Pieces
Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules
Stella McCartney Has Presented Its Pre-Fall 2026 Collection
Intricately Artistic Fashion Lines
Pacsun and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Drop a Holiday Line
Graphic Sci-Fi Apparel
Star Wars x Graniph SS26 Collection Features Character-Driven Designs
Fashion-Focused Substack Publications
Tory Burch Launches What Should I Wear? Newsletter
Genderless Outerwear Designs
Sujitha Shivajothi Redefines Outerwear With Its FW25 Collection
Culturally Inspired Fashion Lines
Sruti Dalmia's Latest Summer Capsule is Stunning and Airy
Geologically Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Etro Fall 2025 Magma Line is Stunningly Chic
Rugged Modern Holiday Accessories
Diesel Presents Accessories for the Holiday Winter 2024 Season
Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion
Galilee by Sea Fw25 Reveals Monochromatic and Refined Menswear
Theatrically Informed Indoor Fashion
The Louis Vuitton Spring 2026 RTW Collection is Chic
Banshee-Inspired Fashion Collections
McQueen’s Spring 2025 Ad Campaign Embraces Irish Folklore
Ukrainian Folktale-Inspired Fashion Collections
FROLOV Presents the Spring 2025 Collection
Sci-Fi Forested Moon Outerwear
The Columbia Endor Collection Pays Homage to the Star Wars Location
Stylist-Curated Fashion Edits
Danielle & Alix Partner with ASTR the Label for Fall Collection
Identity-Exploring Clothing
Muted Desires Chapter 5 “Shapes We Take” Capsule Explores Archetypes
Fall-Ready Explorative Fashion
Napajiri Presents the Future Heritage Capsule for FW24
Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion
Paranoid FW25 Explores Identity Through Nostalgia and Nature
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Dairytale Bridal Tributes
Disney Wedding Dresses Evoke Fairy Tales Through Bespoke Bridal Couture
1980s Corporate-Inspired Collections
H&M Studio's 'SS25 Collection' Features Tailored Pieces
Exquisite Fashion Capsules
The Erdem Spring 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Eye-Catching
Designer Film Costumes
Chanel-Designed Costumes Illuminate a Musical About the End of the World
Fall Technical Fashion Capsules
Daisuke Tanabe’s Fw26 Collection Presents Apparel with Layers
Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion
DIGAWEL Designs the Creative Class Uniform Capsule for FW25
Morbid Apparel Collections
True Crime Collective's 'Killer Clothing' is Inspired by Infamy
Film-Inspired Luxe Fashion Capsules
Emilia Wickstead's 2026 Line is Inspired by Bonjour Tristesse
Utility Tokyo Streetwear
Blackeyepatch Winter 2025 Collection Drop 5 Redefines Urban Wear
Retro-Themed Technical Apparel
XLIM Introduces a Look at the Utilitarian Episode 7 Collection
Decentralized Fashion Exhibitions
Fashion Art Toronto Delivers a Modified Structure for Fall 2025
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Contemporary Femininity-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Magda Butrym's Resort 2026 Presentation is Chic
Graphic Summer Fashion
Thisisneverthat Summer 2026 Collection Builds on “Mowgli” Lookbook
Luxury Earth-Toned Workwear
Still Doesn’t Matter Reaffirms Timeless Utility Over Fleeting Trends
Industrial Sci-Fi Backpacks
The SPRAYGROUND x Dune Collection Has an Otherworldly Design
Story-Driven Vacation Apparel
& Other Stories Features Versatile Pieces for Summer Getaways
Rebellious Winter Apparel Collections
Streetwear Brand Ksubi's 'DEMOCRAZY' Drop is Unconventional
Boldly Accented Outwear Capsules
DGK's Fall 2024 is Dubbed Mindset Collection
Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion
NN.07 Introduces the New Collection for the FW25 Season
Future-Forward Layering Collections
Uniqlo U Unveils Its North Sea-Inspired Fall/Winter 2025 Line
Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel
The Dark Knight Collection Unveils Film-Themed Streetwear by YoungLA
Anime-Inspired Glasses Designs
Gunnar Optiks Has Unveiled an Anime-Inspired Fall Collection
British Sartorial Heritage-Inspired Collections
Vivienne Westwood Presents Its Fall 2025 Line
Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries
Dirty Looks Examines Clothing as a Tool for Cultural Resistance
Punk History Apparel
The War of the Three Kingdoms Fuses 17th-Century Rebellion with Punk Design
Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules
UNDERCOVER Unveils its New Collection for Pre-Fall 2025
Scandinavian-Inspired Winter Jackets
Scandinavian Edition Jackets are Stylish and Eco-Conscious
Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules
Denim Tears Presents its 5th Quarter Collection
Athlete Arrival Fashion Activations
ATP Introduces Athlete Arrivals to Spotlight Players Style
Monochrome Fashion Campaigns
JiyongKim FW25 Campaign Explores Stark Light and Layered Silhouettes
Military-Inspired Outdoor Fashion
N.Hoolywood Releases the Test Product Exchange Service
Sci-Fi Date Night-Inspired Lines
Tyler Mcgillivary Boasts the Next Date Night Collection Drop
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Post-Apocalyptic Denim Collabs
The Wrangler x The Last of Us Features Durable Americana Styles
Western-Inspired Contemporary Streetwear Lines
100 Thieves Presents the Deadeye Collection
Freedom-Theme Streetwear
Denim Tears Ss26 LIBERTAS Collection Uses Statue of Liberty Imagery
Pixelated Runway Displays
Fendi Works Together with Marc Newson for a Dynamic Set at Ss26
Focused Fashion Feeds
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Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Alessandro Michele's Fall 2025 Campaign for Valentino is Alluring
Futuristic Statement Fashion
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Workwear-Inflected Fashion
nonnative Undercover Ozism Spring/summer 2026 Collection Blends Utility
Youthful Corporate-Inspired Capsules
Pacsun Drops 'The Corporate Edit'
Urban Modular Outerwear
TNF Urban Exploration FW2025 Has Modular Layering and Architectural Tech
Refined Versatile Apparel
& Other Stories Launches its 'Transitional Edit'
Process-Driven Fashion Capsules
Mystephenm Vol. 4.0 Unravel Captures the Process of Becoming
Film-Inspired Sneaker Capsules
Puma's ET Series Brings Film References to Footwear and Streetwear
90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel
& Other Stories Launches 'The October Collection'
Circular Outerwear Models
Templa's Biodegradable Down Jacket was Made with Allied Feather & Down
Athlete-Joined High Fashion Capsules
Dior and Lewis Hamilton Explores Afrofuturism Themes
Anniversary-Celebrating Runways Shows
Erdem New Capsule is Titled 'The Imaginary Conversation'