# Dystopian Cyberpunk Fashion Collections Crime x Punishment's Line Hints at Sci-Fi & Subcultures By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpunk-fashion-collection References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/crime-x-punishment-third-collection) & [crimexpunishment](https://crimexpunishment.com/) For Spring/Summer 2018, Russian cult label Crime x Punishment is sharing a cyberpunk fashion collection with an excessively dystopian and hallucination-like editorial. The streetwear brand's offerings are divided into three chapters: Cybercrime, World Tour and Fake. As it can be derived from the titles, Crime x Punishment sought to launch a [stylish capsule for 2018](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5) that is also a grotesque commentary on cultural narratives. The cyberpunk fashion collection takes cues from different aspects of Russian societal behavior, including "Internet subcultures, [sci-fi cinema](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects), politics, heavy metal and fast food chains." What's more, the clothing is "partly made by prisoners in Izhevsk," as Hypebeast notes. Described as a "nightmare," the distorted and burnt-out lookbook is an example of how fashion styles and photographic representations can serve as an up-to-date commentary on the state of society and other influential industries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cyberpunk Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion industry to explore futuristic and dystopian designs. - **Subcultures:** Opportunity for brands to tap into niche subcultures and create tailored fashion collections. - **Commentary Fashion:** Opportunity to use fashion as a medium to comment on societal and cultural issues. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can leverage cyberpunk aesthetics and subcultures for innovative designs. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with distorted and burnt-out lookbooks to create unique visual narratives. - **Prison Industries:** Prison industries can explore partnerships with fashion brands to create socially conscious clothing lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [Elevated Grunge Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/express-to-mars.md) - [Urban Functional Fall Techwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cp-company-2.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md)