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Definitive Dystopia

Creators make explicit reference to cult classic cyberpunk films and series

Implications - Following several fashion week cycles that saw a reclamation of cyberpunk aesthetics, designers and art directors are taking more specific inspirations from 1980s and 1990s era films of the genre when creating collections, campaigns and editorials. This evolution highlights the continued resurgence of the genre's iconic retro-futurist fashions but with creators explicitly noting the sources of such inspirations, rather than more generalized references.

Workshop Question - What motifs can you seek out for inspiration in order to tap into this cultural fascination with retro-futurism?

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4 Featured, 36 Examples: 106,018 Total Clicks

Date Range: Nov 18 - Apr 19

Trending: New and Warm

Consumer Insight Topics: Pop Culture Fashion Hip Fashion

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Chic Cyberpunk Magazine Editorials - UNDERCOVER's SS19 Collection is Spotlighted in PRODISM's Issue

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This Year and Hot 15,126 Clicks Pub: Nov 23, 18

Chic Cyberpunk Magazine Editorials

UNDERCOVER's SS19 Collection is Spotlighted in PRODISM's Issue

UNDERCOVER’s upcoming Spring/Summer 2019 collection is featured in a psychedelic cyberpunk magazine editorial in PRODISM. Drawing on ambiguity and sci-fi surrealism, the publication definitely... [More]

Cyberpunk Film-Inspired Streetwear - Extra Butter's Neo-Tokyo Collection is Inspired by Akira

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This Quarter and Warm 429 Clicks Pub: Mar 11, 19

Cyberpunk Film-Inspired Streetwear

Extra Butter's Neo-Tokyo Collection is Inspired by Akira

Extra Butter introduces its latest Neo-Tokyo collection for the Spring 2019 season, comprised of four pieces in total. The range draws inspiration from the animated cyberpunk film, Akira. The... [More]

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This Year and Warm 445 Clicks Pub: Dec 10, 18

Logo-Informed Cyberpunk Apparel

Rōnin's FW18 Capsule is Inspired by Japanese Horror Films

New York-based menswear label Rōnin introduced its latest collection designed for the Fall/Winter 2018 season. The capsule is comprised of a series of logo-centric emblems that adorn silhouettes... [More]

Sci-Fi-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns - This Balenciaga Campaign Taps 'The Matrix' for Inspiration

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This Quarter and Warm 130 Clicks Pub: Feb 13, 19

Sci-Fi-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns

This Balenciaga Campaign Taps 'The Matrix' for Inspiration

The 2019 Summer Balenciaga campaign is live and in it, the Spanish luxury label channels the aesthetic of a digital dystopia. This kind of ominous vibe has come up for the haute couture fashion... [More]

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